Ethics and the Computer: Children's Development of Moral Reasoning about Computer and Internet Use.

Burnam, Bruce; Kafai, Yasmin B.

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ERIC Number: EJ639641

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Ethics and the Computer: Children's Development of Moral Reasoning about Computer and Internet Use.

Burnam, Bruce; Kafai, Yasmin B.

Journal of Educational Computing Research, v25 n2 p111-27 2001

Describes a study of third and fifth grade students that investigated moral dilemmas involving computer and Internet use. Significant differences were found between children's moral reasoning in everyday situations compared to those involving computer and Internet use, but gender differences were not consistently detected. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Child Development, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Ethics, Gender Issues, Grade 3, Grade 5, Internet, Moral Development, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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