Ethics in Technology Curriculum
SEUT offers an educational programming for data and computer science high school students. A backbone of SEUT’s offerings, SEUT’s Ethics in Technology curriculum offers members free access to a growing body of webinars, workshops, and podcasts, offering the latest perspectives, developments, and insights on how we should apply principles of ethics, well-being, and sustainability to the development and deployment of data and technology.
The curriculum in development includes:
Hands-on workshops for students, combining theory with real-life case studies
Guest lectures from industry professionals in technology and ethics
A curated set of resources to inform members of the most relevant topics in ethics and technology
Additional features coming soon for SEUT student members:
Learning platform: free access to resources, e-learning modules, and case studies.
An “Ethics in Technologist” certification curriculum
Course Overview
ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF EMERGING DATA AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Unit 1: Introduction
This curriculum is designed for high school students to explore the ethical challenges and responsibilities tied to emerging data technologies such as automation, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and generative AI (GenAI).
Students will critically engage with real-world case studies, debates, and project-based learning to understand the impact of these technologies on individuals, society, and the environment.
Audience: 9-12th grade students
Duration: 16 weeks (1 Semester)
Course Structure: 2x 45-60 minute sessions per week