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Ethical Behaviour in the E-Classroom: What the online student needs to know

Cassandra Smith, Ashford University, USA

Chandos Learning and Teaching Series No. 7

 - presents real-life scenarios to allow the reader to understand the reality of ethical issues online
 - includes the critical thinking circle, an original design by the author highlighting external and internal factors that influence adult students’ ethical decision-making process
 - written for the adult student to meet his or her degree goals in the online learning environment
 - includes the author’s experiences in the online classroom as a facilitator, instructor, and student

This book covers ethical behaviour in the online classroom. Written for distance education students in higher education worldwide, the book serves as a guide for students in the e-classroom in examining ethical theories and behaviour. A number of salient questions are addressed: What is ethical? What does ethical behaviour consists of in an e-classroom? What are violations of ethics in the e-classroom? Students will have the opportunity to review real-life ethical dilemmas in the online classroom, state their positions by engaging in discussion, and reflect on the repercussions of unethical behaviour. The way students define ethical behaviour can impact how they engage with other online learners: students who view and react differently to the world may learn and respond differently. The book also explores opportunities for applied ethics, definitions of a successful online learner, and critical thinking concepts.

Readership: Distance education students in universities and colleges, including both those who are familiar with e-learning technology, and those who are not so familiar. All those adult learners starting online degrees will find this book useful.

£47.50 / US$80.00 / €55.00

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About the author

Cassandra J. Smith works in distance education. She has been writing for more than 10 years, and has written online courses, web-based training materials, and worked as a news producer for an affiliate of a major US television network. In 2008 Cassandra wrote a facilitator’s guide for online instructors, Who Let this Disaster in My Classroom.

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Contents

Introduction to ethical behaviour in the e-classroom
 - Course design
 - Objectives
 - Format

Assessing behaviour
 - Ethics definition
 - What does “good behaviour” mean?
 - Ethics and e-classes
 - Planning
 - Carrying out
 - Evaluating
 - How does self-directed learning relate to ethics?
 - Code of ethics
 - Summary
 - Note

Ethical theories and e-learning
 - Ethical theories
 - Ethical theories and e-learning
 - Ethical theories and moral character
 - Summary
 - Note

Processing thoughts: critical thinking
 - Critical thinking defined
 - Critical thinking in e-learning
 - Identifying and challenging assumptions
 - Critical thinking and posing questions
 - How do inferences and assumptions factor
 - in critical thinking?
 - Summary
 - Notes

Rules of conduct: plagiarism
 - Plagiarism defined
 - Plagiarism in e-learning
 - Citing sources
 - Summary

Moral dilemmas online
 - Moral dilemmas
 - Students’ unpreparedness issues
 - Online excuses
 - Summary

Transformative language: communication in e-learning
 - Transformative language
 - Transforming language
 - Online tone
 - Ethical dilemmas in communication
 - Conflict resolution
 - Personality types
 - Summary
 - Note

Ethics boards: discussion responses
 - Discussion interaction
 - Discussion question basic format
 - Summary

Adhering to principles: researching
 - Research
 - How to research
 - How to write
 - Grammar tips
 - Written assignments – essays
 - Summary
 - Note

Critical thinking
 - Critical thinking and unethical decisions
 - Critical thinking and time management
 - Critical thinking and discussions
 - Critical thinking and essay development
 - Critical thinking and ethics
 - Summary
 - Note

Ethical expectations: students
 - Ethical expectations
 - Learning with a purpose
 - Commitment to class
 - Ethical disposition
 - Motivation
 - Tips for being a successful online student
 - Summary
 - Closing remarks
 - Note