Josh1/n (Book list follows ...)
Just received my Spring course evaluations for a seminar on "Computer & Information Ethics" which was cross-listed between #ComputerScience #Informatics #Anthropology and #Sociology - I was a bit concerned 5mo ago when I started because of how the world is right now and how anti-ethics in tech are being sold & shoved down people's throats. How would students respond to a "tech" class on human rights, cross-cultural expressions of safety, deeply critical deconstructions of the way money and political power influence our tools?
I should have had more faith.
The kids are alright.
1: "I took an "equivalent" course at another university and they didn't actually teach me anything about ethics. I actually feel like this course challenged me to hold myself to a little bit higher of a standard as I prepare to enter the workforce."
2. "He designed a spectacular, challenging, and well prepared course. Dr. Wells is one of the few teachers I've had where I can't complain about anything they have done. Genuinely give this guy a medal or something."
3. "It felt like the class was more about actually learning and thinking critically and less on harsh grading, which I enjoyed. I found myself even talking to friends and family about the topics I learned and I also spent time researching and learning more about certain topics because I felt as if I was able to enjoy the class and not specifically worry about passing a test."
Dr. Dr. Bethan Tovey-Walsh