Integration of Community Outreach into the Teaching of Ethics and Legislation in Computing: An Experience Report

• Samira Santos da Silva UFLA
• Sincler Peixoto de Meireles USP

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/educomp.2026.18851

Resumo

Ethics education is increasingly important in computing due to technology’s societal impact. This paper reports a teaching experience in Ethics and Legislation in Computing at the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), using a hybrid model combining traditional lectures with active service-learning. Students applied concepts through extension activities at a local school and online via Instagram, and selected topics used a flipped classroom approach. These methods promoted engagement, peer interaction, and autonomous learning. Results indicate that hybrid and service-learning strategies are effective for teaching ethics in computing, enhancing both conceptual understanding and students’ ability to apply ethical principles in real-world scenarios.

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