Social Issues in IoT / Smart Devices

==This version includes in extra credit for class presentation==

Social Issues in IoT / Smart Devices

Submit on Piazza in social_issues folder

Goals

  • Identify an area of society being impacted by technology, particular around smart devices and the Internet of Things
  • Examine the implications and nuances of the issue

Description

The high-tech and software industry impacts the world and lives of the public in large and small ways. As developers and technologists, we have a social, civic, and ethical responsibility to thoughtfully and respectfully engage with each other about these issues.

Students will work in pairs and sign up for a time slot throughout the semester (meaning due dates will be different for each team). Students will identify a societal impact that is caused by technology and present a discussion on Piazza. The topic and discussion should connect to mobile smart devices / the Internet of Things. This assignment will be weighted the same as a programming assignment.

Extra credit

  • Individual students (not team) can earn extra credit for thoughtful comments on each other's posts
  • Teams of students can earn extra credit for volunteering to lead a discussion on their topic. This will consist of a 10-minute long session where the group summarizes the article and issue, and then facilitates discussion around their proposed questions. There are a limited number of these available per semester (~3) and will be given out on a first come, first served basis.

Example of Potential Issues

Requirements

Deliverables

  • Create a Piazza post with the article summary and questions to facilitate discussion. Post must clearly indicate the names of team members.

Grading

Item Points
Summary 10
Questions 10
Extra credit for comment on OTHER groups' articles +0.5
Extra credit for presenting in class Up to +5
Total 20

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