An Investigation On The Role Of Student Ethics And Data Privacy In The Implementation Of Educational Technology
Abstract
This research, therefore, explores in intricate detail how an increase in new technologies through educational technology raises the questions of students' right to privacy and academic integrity. In short, data security and issues of ethical conduct among students have become significant concerns following the increasing use of digital technologies in schools as a means of enhancing learning experiences. This paper attempts to answer the question of how much students value data privacy by investigating the students' perceptions of ethical behavior and how this influences their acceptance of technology. The study aims to identify significant factors influencing students' and instructors' ethical choices in digital environments based on the administration of quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. The results imply that ignorance of data privacy rights may lead to careless actions as it may compromise personal and institutional data. According to the study authors, such technology courses require integrating ethical education along these lines to promote accountability and confidence. Hopefully, our study can educate policymakers, teachers, and developers of technology about the need to promote proper data protection procedures and high standards of ethics in educational institutions.
References
2. Brown, A. M. (2021). Ethical dilemmas in digital learning: The intersection of student rights and technology. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 22(1), 123-140. https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v22i1.5395
3. Busby, M. (2018, May 29). 'Easy trap to fall into': why video-game loot boxes need regulation. The Guardian.
4. C. R., Weckesser, A., Turner, J., & Wade, A., Jones (2019). Young people’s views on sexting education and support needs findings and recommendations from a UK-based study. Sex Education, 19(1), 25-40.
5. Etchells, P. (2019). Lost in a good game: Why we play video games and what they can do for us. Icon Books.
6. Fenech, A., Chockalingam, N., Formosa, C. & Gatt, A. (2020). Evaluation of the levels of physical activity amongst primary School children in Malta. Malta Medical Journal, 32(1), 5-17.
7. Giordmaina, J., & Zammit, L. (2019). Shaping the identity of the new Maltese through ethics education in Maltese schools. Education Sciences, 9(4), 253-265.
8. Jones, M. A., & Smith, R. (2019). Ethical considerations in the use of educational technology: A framework for educators. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 22(3), 45-58.
9. Kim, T., Lee, J., & Park, H. (2020). Student data privacy in the age of EdTech: Challenges and solutions. Computers & Education, 158, 103966. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2020.103966
10. Lauri, M.A. & Farrugia, L.,Williamson et al., (2020). Access, use, risks and opportunities for Maltese children on the internet. University of Malta.
11. Lee, S. H., & Martin, C. G. (2022). Exploring the role of student ethics in online learning environments: A case study. Educational Technology Research and Development, 70(2), 467-485. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-021-10065-0
12. Patel, D. R. (2023). Navigating data privacy issues in higher education: Perspectives on ethics and technology. Higher Education Policy, 36(2), 205-220. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41307-022-00345-9
13. Taylor, J. L., & Evans, K. (2023). Data privacy and student trust: A study on educational technology usage. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 35(1), 34-50. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12528-022-09370-4
14. Turkle, S. (2022). The empathy diaries. Penguin Books.
