Watched From Above

Your tenure committee has covertly installed monitoring software on your office computer, tracking every keystroke and browser tab. As an assistant professor nearing your tenure review, you've discovered the surveillance but must continue working without revealing your knowledge. Every document you open, every email you write, every research query is being scrutinized.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Assistant Professor of Digital Ethics

Conversation Partner

Dr. Helena Blackwood (Department Chair)

Setting

Your university office at dusk, blue light from multiple monitors, shadows from venetian blinds

Location

Mercer Hall, Department of Information Sciences

Learning Objectives

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Maintain professional composure while discussing research progress

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Avoid revealing knowledge of the surveillance

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Secure verbal support for tenure application without compromising integrity

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Good evening. I was just reviewing some... interesting patterns in your recent research activities. Do you have a moment to discuss your progress on the ethics paper? The committee is particularly interested in your... methodology.”

This is how Dr. Helena Blackwood (Department Chair)'s greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1203

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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📊Instant feedback on your performance
🎓Learn from your mistakes

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