Fostering a Responsible Attitude Towards Intellectual Property and Copyright Among Participants of the Discussion Club

The article explores the issue of fostering a responsible attitude towards intellectual property and copyright. Responsibility for violations of regulations should be cultivated in educational institutions. However, ordinary users should also be knowledgeable about copyright and intellectual property issues. Therefore, the authors introduced a teaching method called a discussion club. This method involves analyzing situations in which the legality of actions must be determined. This approach enables subject integration: informatics and law. Additionally, the club welcomed participants regardless of their specialization or education. The results of the study confirmed the relevance of the chosen topic and aligned with initial expectations. Based on participant feedback, on average, the proportion of individuals who developed or deepened their understanding of copyright, intellectual property, and academic integrity rose from 27 % to 85 %. An additional positive outcome was the engagement of professionals from diverse fields and age groups, which contributed to the enhancement of social skills and a greater sense of personal responsibility in the digital space. For specialists from various fields who completed their studies many years ago, participating in such meetings is often emotionally uncomfortable. To address this, the events were designed to be inclusive and welcoming to individuals of all ages and professions.