Building ethical virtual classrooms: Confucian perspectives on avatars and VR
This paper examines the ethical implications of using avatars and virtual reality (VR) in education, focusing on issues such as privacy, identity representation, psychological impact, equity in access, and virtual bullying. Confucian ethics, emphasizing virtues like benevolence (ren), righteousness...
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| description | This paper examines the ethical implications of using avatars and virtual reality (VR) in education, focusing on issues such as privacy, identity representation, psychological impact, equity in access, and virtual bullying. Confucian ethics, emphasizing virtues like benevolence (ren), righteousness (yi), ritual propriety (li), wisdom (zhi), trustworthiness (xin), and loyalty (zhong), offers a valuable framework for addressing these challenges. Applying these principles, educators and policymakers can create environments that prioritize student well-being and moral development. By integrating Confucian ethics with contemporary ethical frameworks, including deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics, this paper argues for more robust and comprehensive ethical guidelines. The holistic approach of Confucian ethics ensures respect for students’ identities, mental well-being, and equitable learning opportunities. Ultimately, fostering a culture of virtue, respect, and inclusivity can lead to a more ethical and harmonious educational landscape with the responsible use of educational technology. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-56d063e838c94cb6834df6f55b2f71062025-01-05T04:28:54ZengElsevierComputers & Education: X Reality2949-67802025-06-016100092Building ethical virtual classrooms: Confucian perspectives on avatars and VRChi-Ming Lam0Department of International Education, Education University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China.; Department of International Education, Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaThis paper examines the ethical implications of using avatars and virtual reality (VR) in education, focusing on issues such as privacy, identity representation, psychological impact, equity in access, and virtual bullying. Confucian ethics, emphasizing virtues like benevolence (ren), righteousness (yi), ritual propriety (li), wisdom (zhi), trustworthiness (xin), and loyalty (zhong), offers a valuable framework for addressing these challenges. Applying these principles, educators and policymakers can create environments that prioritize student well-being and moral development. By integrating Confucian ethics with contemporary ethical frameworks, including deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics, this paper argues for more robust and comprehensive ethical guidelines. The holistic approach of Confucian ethics ensures respect for students’ identities, mental well-being, and equitable learning opportunities. Ultimately, fostering a culture of virtue, respect, and inclusivity can lead to a more ethical and harmonious educational landscape with the responsible use of educational technology.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949678024000424ConfucianismConfucian ethicsAvatars in educationVirtual reality in education |
| spellingShingle | Chi-Ming Lam Building ethical virtual classrooms: Confucian perspectives on avatars and VR Computers & Education: X Reality Confucianism Confucian ethics Avatars in education Virtual reality in education |
| title | Building ethical virtual classrooms: Confucian perspectives on avatars and VR |
| title_full | Building ethical virtual classrooms: Confucian perspectives on avatars and VR |
| title_fullStr | Building ethical virtual classrooms: Confucian perspectives on avatars and VR |
| title_full_unstemmed | Building ethical virtual classrooms: Confucian perspectives on avatars and VR |
| title_short | Building ethical virtual classrooms: Confucian perspectives on avatars and VR |
| title_sort | building ethical virtual classrooms confucian perspectives on avatars and vr |
| topic | Confucianism Confucian ethics Avatars in education Virtual reality in education |
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