On a Time Crunch: Examining Learning Outcomes Within a One Unit Computing Ethics Course
This program is tentative and subject to change.
This study examines the challenges and opportunities of teaching computing ethics within the context of a one-unit, pass/fail course. We focus on CS199, a computing ethics course designed to provide students with exposure to a wide array of topics, as well as critical engagement with peers. We leverage submitted work via Question, Quote, Comment, and Replies (QQCRs) and podcasts to facilitate discussions outside the classroom. While QQCRs have shown promise in promoting engagement and exposing students to diverse perspectives, limitations remain in stimulating deeper critiques of the material. This study explores these dynamics, reflecting on the effectiveness of asynchronous discussion and its alignment with broader learning goals in computing ethics education.