Dark Sides of Internet from Social and Ethical Perspectives
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The impact of the information revolution is double edged. While it is applauded for its versatility and performance robustness and acclaimed for making life smooth and easy, on the other hand people are concerned about its dark side especially to younger generations. The education system should extend its educating role beyond the school to home. Parents should be included in forming the policies of Internet use as well as in the curriculum delivery. This paper discusses how curriculum can be instrumental in addressing social and ethical issues resulted from the Internet. Keywords—Curriculum, Ethics, Internet Addiction, Social Issues
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تاریخ انتشار 2011