D773- Technology and Ethics: Emerging
Trends and Society Task 1: Ethical Dilemmas
in Technology Use 2026 passed in 1st attempt
Western Governors University
D773- Technology and Ethics: Emerging Trends and Society
Task 1
Select one scenario from the attached scenario document to
respond to this task.
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 the educator must obtain school
approval before using it due to student data privacy concerns.
However, you overlook this requirement in your excitement to utilize
the helpful features of the online platform. As a result, personal
student data (including names, grades, and progress) are shared
without proper consent, potentially violating privacy laws. You consider
the ethical dilemma of whether to continue using the platform without
proper authorization or to notify the administration and risk
repercussions.
A. Identify and describe ethical dilemmas in the selected scenario
, by doing the following:
1. Identify one ethical dilemma in the selected scenario.
The ethical dilemma in this scenario is whether to report to
administration that you used the online platform without authorization
and that student privacy laws may have been violated or to continue to
use the online platform without proper permission because of the
benefits to you and your students.
If you notify the administration, you risk possible disciplinary action
and you may be asked to discontinue using the platform that is
providing a great learning tool for your classroom. On the other hand,
notifying the administration shows integrity and a commitment to
protect students' privacy even if it leads to personal repercussions.
If you continue to use the platform without authorization, you will
save time by using the pre-made lesson plans. Students will benefit by
having access to the learning tools and simulations that will improve
student performance and participation. As a result, you violate
student privacy laws by compromising student data and risk losing
trust with parents, students and administration.
Trends and Society Task 1: Ethical Dilemmas
in Technology Use 2026 passed in 1st attempt
Western Governors University
D773- Technology and Ethics: Emerging Trends and Society
Task 1
Select one scenario from the attached scenario document to
respond to this task.
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 the educator must obtain school
approval before using it due to student data privacy concerns.
However, you overlook this requirement in your excitement to utilize
the helpful features of the online platform. As a result, personal
student data (including names, grades, and progress) are shared
without proper consent, potentially violating privacy laws. You consider
the ethical dilemma of whether to continue using the platform without
proper authorization or to notify the administration and risk
repercussions.
A. Identify and describe ethical dilemmas in the selected scenario
, by doing the following:
1. Identify one ethical dilemma in the selected scenario.
The ethical dilemma in this scenario is whether to report to
administration that you used the online platform without authorization
and that student privacy laws may have been violated or to continue to
use the online platform without proper permission because of the
benefits to you and your students.
If you notify the administration, you risk possible disciplinary action
and you may be asked to discontinue using the platform that is
providing a great learning tool for your classroom. On the other hand,
notifying the administration shows integrity and a commitment to
protect students' privacy even if it leads to personal repercussions.
If you continue to use the platform without authorization, you will
save time by using the pre-made lesson plans. Students will benefit by
having access to the learning tools and simulations that will improve
student performance and participation. As a result, you violate
student privacy laws by compromising student data and risk losing
trust with parents, students and administration.
