Lab Activity: Digital Humanities

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Part 1: Moral Machine Activity :

My Experience :

The Moral Machine activity was highly engaging and intellectually challenging. It placed me in the position of an autonomous vehicle, where I was required to make life-and-death decisions between difficult ethical choices—for example, choosing whether to save passengers or pedestrians, the young or the elderly, humans or animals. Each scenario pushed me to reflect deeply on the value of human life and the moral principles behind decision-making.

Initially, I felt uncomfortable deciding who should be saved, but gradually I began to understand the purpose of the activity. It mirrors the real ethical dilemmas faced by AI developers when programming autonomous systems. The exercise made me realize that AI is not neutral—its actions are shaped by human values, cultural beliefs, and emotional perceptions.

This experience highlighted the profound connection between technology and ethical responsibility in modern society.

Learning Outcomes

Through this activity, I learned:

1. Moral decision-making is subjective—there is rarely one “correct” answer in ethical dilemmas.

2. AI ethics is fundamentally human ethics—

the moral framework we hold influences how machines behave.

3. Technology reflects cultural values—

ethical choices vary across societies and backgrounds.

4. I developed critical thinking skills and became more aware of ethical responsibilities in digital environments.

5. I understood how philosophy, psychology, and computer science intersect in shaping AI behavior.

Overall, the Moral Machine exercise helped me recognize the importance of questioning technology rather than trusting it blindly.

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Part 2: Pedagogical Shift from Text to Hypertext

Presentation 1: Changing Pedagogy :

This preseBoth activities helped me understand how technology, ethics, and education are connected. The Moral Machine made me think about ethical choices in AI, while the study of digital pedagogy showed how learning must adapt in a technological world. I realized that using technology is not just about finding information—it also requires critical, creative, and ethical thinking as responsible digital learners.

ntation explained how traditional print-based learning has shifted toward digital and hypertext formats. Earlier, reading followed a linear path, but digital media encourages a non-linear, interconnected learning style. Students today explore knowledge beyond textbooks through multimedia and interactive platforms.

Teachers must adapt to guide digital natives, helping them think critically rather than merely consume information.

Presentation 2: Hypertext and the New Learning Environment

Hypertext learning allows readers to move through texts, images, videos, and related concepts freely. Unlike printed literature—which offers fixed interpretations—hypertext encourages multiple perspectives and active participation. It transforms learners from passive readers into co-creators of meaning.

Presentation 3: Digital Humanities and Pedagogical Transformation

This presentation highlighted how digital tools—blogs, archives, AI, and collaborative platforms—have reshaped literature and language studies. Digital Humanities encourages creativity, interdisciplinary research, and global knowledge-sharing.

It emphasized that educators must now teach not only content but also digital literacy, ethical responsibility, and critical engagement.

Conclusion :

Both activities helped me understand how technology, ethics, and education are connected. The Moral Machine made me think about ethical choices in AI, while the study of digital pedagogy showed how learning must adapt in a technological world. I realized that using technology is not just about finding information—it also requires critical, creative, and ethical thinking as responsible digital learners.