TECHNOETHICS
C O M M U N I C AT I O N
P L A N N I N G
Rhodes defined ethics as
“The systematic exploration of
questions about how we should
act in relation to others.”
What is
Technoethics?
The study of the ethical, social, legal,
and political issues related to
technology.
Bynum, T. W. (2008). Computer ethics: Basic concepts and philosophical inquiries. Wiley-Blackwell.
It examines how technology shapes
our values and behavior, and explores
the moral dilemmas arising from the
development and use of technology.
Bynum, T. W. (2008). Computer ethics: Basic concepts and philosophical inquiries. Wiley-Blackwell.
KEY AREAS IN TECHNOETHICS
Information privacy
Intellectual property
Computer crime and cybersecurity
The digital divide
Artificial intelligence and ethics
The impact of technology on society and culture
Educational Technoethics
It addresses the ethical implications of
using technology in teaching, learning,
and educational administration.
IGI Global. (n.d.). What is Educational Technoethics. https://www.igiglobal.com/dictionary/historical-perspective-technoethics-education/38000
ETHICAL ISSUES IN
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOETHICS
#1
Protecting student data and
confidentiality
Ethical Issues in Educational Technology
The Data Privacy Act of 2012
(Republic Act No. 10173)
This is the primary law governing the collection,
storage, use, and disposal of personal data in the
Philippines, including in the education sector. It
applies to both public and private schools.
The Data Privacy Act of 2012
(Republic Act No. 10173)
Schools need to be clear with students (and their
parents/guardians, especially for minors) about what
data they collect, why they collect it, how it's used,
and who it might be shared with. Think clear privacy
notices and policies.
The Data Privacy Act of 2012
(Republic Act No. 10173)
Schools must have a valid and lawful reason for
collecting and using student data. This could be for
academic purposes, administrative tasks, student
welfare, or legal compliance. They can't just collect
data "just in case."
The Data Privacy Act of 2012
(Republic Act No. 10173)
The data collected must be relevant and necessary
for the stated purpose. Schools shouldn't ask for
excessive information that isn't needed.
The Data Privacy Act of 2012
(Republic Act No. 10173)
Schools are responsible for ensuring they comply
with the Act and must have measures in place to
protect student data.
#2
Ensuring equal access to
technology and digital literacy.
Ethical Issues in Educational Technology
DIGITAL DIVIDE
Many students, especially in rural areas, lack
access to computers and the internet.
A school provides laptops and internet access
to all students, including those from lowincome families.
#3
Making technology usable for
all students, including those
with disabilities.
Ethical Issues in Educational Technology
#4
Promoting responsible and
ethical online behavior.
Ethical Issues in Educational Technology
Republic Act No. 8293 (Intellectual
Property Code of the Philippines)
This law protects copyright and other forms of
intellectual property in the Philippines. It outlines the
rights of copyright holders and the limitations on
those rights, including fair use.
Republic Act No. 8293
What to avoid as teachers.
Unauthorized
Reproduction and
Distribution
Scanning and distributing
entire books or substantial
portions of books to
students electronically
without authorization.
Republic Act No. 8293
What to avoid as teachers.
Unauthorized
Reproduction and
Distribution
Photocopying and
distributing copyrighted
articles or other materials
beyond what is considered
"limited copies for
classroom use" under fair
use.
Republic Act No. 8293
What to avoid as teachers.
Unauthorized
Reproduction and
Distribution
Sharing copyrighted
materials on a public
website or learning
management system in a
way that allows anyone to
download them without
proper authorization.
Republic Act No. 8293
What to avoid as teachers.
Public Performance
or Display Without
Permission
Showing a copyrighted film or
playing copyrighted music in a
school event (e.g., a school
play, a graduation ceremony)
without obtaining the
necessary licenses or
permissions.
Republic Act No. 8293
What to avoid as teachers.
Public Performance
or Display Without
Permission
Displaying copyrighted
artwork or images in a
school exhibit or on a
school website without
proper authorization.
Republic Act No. 8293
What to avoid as teachers.
Public Performance
or Display Without
Permission
Streaming copyrighted
content online to a large
audience (e.g., through a
public platform) without the
appropriate licenses.
Republic Act No. 8293
What to avoid as teachers.
Plagiarism
Presenting someone else's
work (e.g., text, images,
ideas) as their own, even
unintentionally. This is a
fundamental violation of
intellectual property rights.
Republic Act No. 8293
What to avoid as teachers.
Plagiarism
Failing to properly cite
sources when using
materials created by
others.
Republic Act No. 8293
What to avoid as teachers.
Using Software
Without a License
Installing and using
software on school
computers without the
appropriate licenses.
Republic Act No. 8293
What to avoid as teachers.
Using Software
Without a License
Using pirated or illegally
obtained software, even for
educational purposes.