Teaching Social Implications of Computing

Fabio Carrera
Interdisciplinary and Global Studies Division, WPI.

November 17, 2000
11 a.m.
Fuller Labs 320

Abstract

An overview will be given of the variety of methods used to teach the Social Implications of Computing class. I will provide an analysis of the impact on and involvement of CS majors in the broad ethical issues that will affect their future careers. I plan to present my personal experiences teaching the class, will explain how the class can be structured and what my impressions are about the reactions of the students to this class.

Part 2: Reaction and Discussion

Joe Wong & Stanley Selkow

Joe and Stanley will react to Fabio's presentation, and the audience will be invited to discuss the need for, impact of, and approaches to this course.

Host

Professor Dave Brown

Refreshments will be served prior to the event in the Fuller Labs 3rd floor lounge. Everyone is welcome!

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