A Model for Teaching Responsible Computing through Animations

Authors

Malanga Kennedy Ndenga, Karatina University, Kenya

Mageto Victor Mokaya, Kirinyaga University, Kenya

Published in

IST-Africa 2026 Conference Proceedings

ISSN: 2576-8581

ISBN: 978-1-905824-76-2

DOI: https://doi.org/tbc

Publisher

IST-Africa Institute and IIMC International Information Management Corporation Ltd

Published in Ireland

Abstract

Pitching a lesson on Responsible Computing (RC) can be challenging to lecturers who are new to the idea of RC. Learners too may experience difficulties in identifying how computing technology can negatively impact society. The aim of this project was to design and use animations to reinforce teaching of responsible computing at undergraduate level. The project sought to: a) develop animation scripts with responsible computing themes; b) create animations based on the scripts; and c) evaluate the success of using the developed animations in teaching responsible computing. We used project-based method utilizing the ADDIE instructional design model with Blender as the key technology of developing animations. The overall impact of the animations in eliciting learning of RC was rated highly with 96.7% of respondents agreeing or strongly agreeing that the animations impacted them positively in learning responsible computing. We recommend this model in teaching of responsible computing.

Keywords

Responsible computing, animations, ethics, society, curriculum

Cite this paper

M.K. Ndenga and M.V. Mokaya (2026) "A Model for Teaching Responsible Computing through Animations", IST-Africa 2026 Conference Proceedings, Miriam Cunningham and Paul Cunningham (Eds), IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2026, ISSN: 2576-8581, ISBN: 978-1-905824-76-2, https://doi.org/tbc

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