Alfreda Dudley

Alfreda Dudley is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at Towson University. She currently teaches the computer ethics, cyberlaw, database and Information Technology courses in the department. Dr. Dudley's research areas include: Information Technology, computer ethics, computer security, virtual technologies, and computer education with an emphasis on the application of ethics in augmented reality and virtual worlds. Dr. Dudley has published numerous journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings related to the application ethics in computing environments. Her other interests and pursuits include research involving underrepresented populations in the STEM area (specifically in the computing areas).

Publications

Do We Need a Digital Data Exorcism?: End of Life Considerations of Data Mining Educational Content
Do We Need a Digital Data Exorcism?: End of Life Considerations of Data Mining Educational Content
James Braman, Alfreda Dudley. © 2022. 16 pages.
Considering the many interactions we have with technology over our lifetime, many data points, records, files, and other content are recorded in many digital forms. We inevitably...
Preparing Your Digital Legacy: Assessing Awareness of Digital Natives
Preparing Your Digital Legacy: Assessing Awareness of Digital Natives
James Braman, Ursula Thomas, Giovanni Vincenti, Alfreda Dudley, Karen Rodgers. © 2014. 16 pages.
With the increasing use of social networking tools and sites available, we must be mindful of the long-term consequences of posting information online. The combination of images...
Investigating Cyber Law and Cyber Ethics: Issues, Impacts and Practices
Investigating Cyber Law and Cyber Ethics: Issues, Impacts and Practices
Alfreda Dudley, James Braman, Giovanni Vincenti. © 2012. 343 pages.
Ethical values in computing are essential for understanding and maintaining the relationship between computing professionals and researchers and the users of their applications...
Web Accessibility for Users with Disabilities: A Multi-faceted Ethical Analysis
Web Accessibility for Users with Disabilities: A Multi-faceted Ethical Analysis
Alfreda Dudley, Jonathan Lazar. © 2008. 10 pages.
When designing information systems, it is important to consider the needs of users with disabilities, including those with visual impairment, hearing impairment, or...
The Social and Economical Impact of OSS in Developing Countries
The Social and Economical Impact of OSS in Developing Countries
Alfreda Dudley-Sponaugle. © 2007. 13 pages.
Computing practices in developing countries can be complex. At the same time, open source software OSS) impacts developing countries in various ways. This chapter examines the...
Under-Representation of African American Women Pursuing Higher-Level Degrees in the Computer Science/Technology Fields
Under-Representation of African American Women Pursuing Higher-Level Degrees in the Computer Science/Technology Fields
Alfreda Dudley-Sponaugle. © 2006. 12 pages.
White males have dominated the computer sciences/technology disciplines since inception. Statistical data have shown that representation of female students in the computer...
Web Accessibility for Users with Disabilities: A Multi-faceted Ethical Analysis
Web Accessibility for Users with Disabilities: A Multi-faceted Ethical Analysis
Alfreda Dudley-Sponaugle, Jonathan Lazar. © 2004. 15 pages.
When designing information systems, it is important to consider the needs of users with disabilities, including those with visual impairment, hearing impairment, or...