Lesson 2

ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN ICT

Objective
• I.Determine the ethical
How ICT Influences Human Values
issues
arising from the
II. Proper Behavior when Using ICT
use and
application of ICT.
III. Online Ethics

• Demonstrate ethical behaviour

when learning and using ICT.
HOW ICT INFLUENCES
HUMAN VALUES?
Convergence
allows multiple tasks to be performed on a
single device, which effectively conserves
space and power.

Convergence the inevitable

coming together of the
different electronic
communications media like
the telephone, radio, and
television into one ICT device.
Convergence Machines
• personal computer
• mobile phone
1.voice over Internet phone
2.Internet Relay Chat
3.Web-based messenger services
4.e-mail
Erosion of Traditions
ICT can become the catalyst for the
erosion of traditions that are based on
ceremony and respect.

• mail-order-bride
• depersonalization of human beings
• telecommuting
• electronic cottages
HOW ICT INFLUENCES
HUMAN VALUES
 Erosion of Traditions
 Depersonalization
 Union of Home and Office
 Strengthening of Family Bonds
 Reduction of Pollution
Proper behaviour when
using ICT
 Connect
 Online Ethics
 Unofficial List of Netiquette
Commandments
UNOFFICIAL LIST OF
NETIQUETTE
COMMANDMENTS
1. Do not use all-capital-letters when emailing.
2. Use emoticons when necessary.
3. Keep messages short.
4. Do not reveal secrets.
5. Avoid spamming.
6. Use text abbreviations when needed.
End of lesson 2

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