ETHICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ethics & Technology The first aspect of this article that struck the author is how human beings began as hunter-gatherers of food, materials for shelter, and defense -- and now human beings are hunter gatherers of information. Just as hunting and gathering affected the kind of society humans were millions of years ago, hunting and gathering information in the 21st century affects the kinds of societies present in

Technology in NursingIntroductionI possess a caring nature, and the decision to pursue a career in nursing was informed predominantly by the suitability of this characteristic in the nursing profession. While my caring nature was the fundamental drive for the pursuit of a career in nursing, other elements that contributed to this decision were the nature of the work and the perks that come with being a nurse. For example, the

Part I: In this forum you are asked to compare the Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE) and your own (Kentucky) state's Code of Ethics. One aspect of the Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE) I appreciated was its specificity and comprehensiveness. The MCEE addresses issues such as information literacy and specific aspects of the student-teacher relationship that the Code of Ethics for Educators for the State of Kentucky

Coordination of Care at Nursing HomesOverviewOne of the key ethical issues affecting the coordination and continuum of care for a nursing home community organization is the question of informed consent. Informed consent is important because it ensures that residents and their families have all the information they need to make an informed decision about their care. Informed consent also helps to protect nursing home staff from liability in the event

1aExecutive SummaryThis essay addresses the roles of managers and leaders in organizations today by looking at how those roles are challenged by globalization, innovation and the need to create harmony in the workplace. One of the areas of exploration discussed is the use of humor in the workplace to help workers bond and increase confidence so as to develop intelligent followers. It also discusses the risks of the laughter advantage,

teacher instructional technology literacy instruction improve elementary (K-5) student achievement reading vocabulary? Create a qualitative research scenario phenomenology approach. Using phenomenology Does the use of instructional technology improve elementary (K-5) student reading vocabulary? In the era of high-stakes testing, student performance on reading has become increasingly important in determining school evaluations. Reading is a fundamental skill necessary for future success in life. Students are reading in a paper-based format less frequently, at