Perspectives on developing and assessing professional values in computing

This paper discusses how to ensure that students attain professional values important to the workplace by integrating them into computing curricula. It describes a survey of the attitudes of students, faculty and professionals in computing towards the teaching and assessment of such values. The results show that these groups share a set of professional values, though students are less convinced of their importance in the work environment. There is broad consensus on the specific behaviors and attitudes reflective of these values to be developed in the curriculum. The groups differed in their opinions of whether these attitudes and behaviors could be workably assessed

Incorporating Unanticipated / Undesired Consequences of Technology into the CIS Curriculum

Changes in technology are beneficial in almost all aspects of our lives. However, many unanticipated/undesirable consequences of technology exist. Some consequences are immediate, while others may not be known for decades. Current university students grew-up with technology and cannot imagine a world without it. They not only use technology, they are the future technology developers. By providing both examples and classroom exercises, this paper intends to create an awareness of the unanticipated/undesirable consequences of technology that can be incorporated into the classroom. These consequences impact both individuals and society as a whole and the concerns need to be addressed with students. Faculty should not be naysayers but should assist the students in drawing their own conclusions