Topic 4: ethical debates

Please read these notes and check out the links below, before preparing and posting your answer to the set question. This document should be regarded as just the start of the discussion, which are then developed through the conversations themselves and the sharing of further relevant links.

These articles are intended to give you a flavour of the topic, and get you started on answering the Topic 4 set question below.

Google this hashtag and some of the (many) associated materials: #hasjustinelandedyet

Freedom of speech on social media

An interesting post on the “digital divide” from the BBC

More background resources here

Question for Topic 4:

Discuss ONE of the ethical issues raised by educational OR business use of social media that you consider to be particularly significant.

Deadline for posting your answer to the set question is midnight (Singapore time) on 5/12
Deadline for posting your comments and reflective summaries is midnight (Singapore time) on 8/12

Remember that for topics 2-5 marks all count towards your final assessment and marks will be deducted for late posts. The assessment criteria are detailed in the module Study Guide.

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