Directing Technology/Ethics

Introduction What are Ethics and how do they relate to Directing Technology? Ethics can be described as: 1. The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation. 2. A set of moral principles (a theory or system of moral values). 3. The principles of conduct governing an individual or a group. 4 A consciousness of moral importance. 5. A guiding philosophy. Found at: As Director of Technology, situations may arise at any time and in any degree of frequency which require the existence of a strong code of ethics to be addressed properly. These situations can vary from a personal nature to a professional issue, a legal concern or a sexual matter (among others). Each one may present a dilemma to the Technology Director in regards to how the situation should be handled. Establishing and enforcing a clear code of ethics within the district should be a primary consideration of the Technology Director while creating guidelines which are to be embraced by the administration, staff and students. Ethics and Personal Gain Ethics and Influence Ethics and Weakness/Ignorance/Complicity