WGUD773 TASK 1 - ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN ONLINE
EDUCATION PLATFORMS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
D773 Task 1 - Task 1
Technology and Ethics: Emerging Trends and Society (Western Governors University)
, A. Identify and describe ethical dilemmas in the selected scenario by
doing the following:
4. You are a high school history teacher, and you’ve discovered a
sophisticated online platform that offers pre-made lesson plans and
interactive simulations perfectly aligned with your curriculum. The
platform's terms of service state that educators must obtain school
approval before using it due to student data privacy concerns, including
student names, grades, and identification information. Your school has not
adopted this platform, but you would like to utilize it in your classroom.
You consider the ethics of using the online education platform in this
situation.
1. Identify one ethical dilemma in the selected scenario, including two
opposing options.
The ethical dilemma within the scenario is a teacher deciding whether or
not to use an online educational platform that has not been approved by
their school. The platform offers several helpful learning tools, including
lesson plans and interactive simulations, that are well-aligned with the
curriculum. However, while it is invaluable, it also collects sensitive and
private student data and violates their schools' policies.
One option is the teacher deciding to use the platform without the
approval of their school for personal teaching enhancement and providing
their students with more learning activities. On the other hand, the opposing
option is for the teacher to wait and seek school approval before using the
platform to ensure student data safety and adherence to their school's
policies.
2. Describe how the ethical dilemma identified in A1 affects the
individuals or organizations specific to the selected scenario.
This ethical dilemma affects both the students and the teacher. While the
students could potentially benefit greatly from the platform, their personal
information would be put at risk if the teacher decided to use it without
approval and proper supervision. As for the teacher, using the platform
without following proper channels could result in serious repercussions from
the school and even legal issues related to unauthorized student data
collection.
EDUCATION PLATFORMS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
D773 Task 1 - Task 1
Technology and Ethics: Emerging Trends and Society (Western Governors University)
, A. Identify and describe ethical dilemmas in the selected scenario by
doing the following:
4. You are a high school history teacher, and you’ve discovered a
sophisticated online platform that offers pre-made lesson plans and
interactive simulations perfectly aligned with your curriculum. The
platform's terms of service state that educators must obtain school
approval before using it due to student data privacy concerns, including
student names, grades, and identification information. Your school has not
adopted this platform, but you would like to utilize it in your classroom.
You consider the ethics of using the online education platform in this
situation.
1. Identify one ethical dilemma in the selected scenario, including two
opposing options.
The ethical dilemma within the scenario is a teacher deciding whether or
not to use an online educational platform that has not been approved by
their school. The platform offers several helpful learning tools, including
lesson plans and interactive simulations, that are well-aligned with the
curriculum. However, while it is invaluable, it also collects sensitive and
private student data and violates their schools' policies.
One option is the teacher deciding to use the platform without the
approval of their school for personal teaching enhancement and providing
their students with more learning activities. On the other hand, the opposing
option is for the teacher to wait and seek school approval before using the
platform to ensure student data safety and adherence to their school's
policies.
2. Describe how the ethical dilemma identified in A1 affects the
individuals or organizations specific to the selected scenario.
This ethical dilemma affects both the students and the teacher. While the
students could potentially benefit greatly from the platform, their personal
information would be put at risk if the teacher decided to use it without
approval and proper supervision. As for the teacher, using the platform
without following proper channels could result in serious repercussions from
the school and even legal issues related to unauthorized student data
collection.
