Teaching and learning ethics in computer science: walking the walk

The author shares techniques used in a successful "Ethics and Professionalism" class at California State University, San Bernardino. The author describes active learning and holistic grading techniques in particular. Ethical issues lead to a novel way to post grades on the web without exposing personal data. This was evaluated by students. The authorpoints out some improvementshe has made, or will make. Categories and Subject Descriptors K.3.2 Computerand Information Science Education, K.4.1 Ethics, K.6.5 Security and Protection General Terms LEGAL ASPECTS Keywords pedagogy, ethics, information security, privacy, grading, active learning

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: SIGCSE
• Authors: Richard J. Botting
• Keywords: Active Learning, Author Shares Techniques, Education, Holistic Grading Techniques, SIGCSE 2005