Ethical, Legal, and Social Obligations Of Using Technology in Education Kimberley Gaddis

Ethical Issues Freedom of speech Regulation of school’s network for the safety and wellbeing of the students. Privacy Protection of student privacy, as well as safety and appropriate usage. Plagiarism The responsibility of using anti- plagiarism software or other means to ensure academic honesty.

INCORPORATING CYBER ETHICS Draw parallels. Make direct comparisons between what students do on the Internet and how they behave in their daily lives. Involve students in constructive activities. For example, ask them to develop ten rules for a classroom acceptable use policy. Post a written acceptable use (and consequence) policy in your classroom. Reinforce proper behavior. Treat offenses as mistakes rather than "crimes," especially in the beginning. Model appropriate behavior Assign students to work with technology buddies, other students who have already worked with technology and will set a good example. Peers can help sell a point that students might not accept from adults. Instill a sense of responsibility, point out the real costs of misusing technology, and express a belief in students' ability to handle technology properly. Students will live up to or down to your expectations. In the Classroom

Legal Issues Copyright and fair use Know the use if all copyrighted materials. Privacy (COPPA/CIPA) know the laws for sharing any student information. Acceptable use Monitoring student use and behavior. ADA compliance Ensures that information presented electronically is as equally available to those with disabilities.

Fair Use – Ask Yourself Purpose and character of uses Nature of copyrighted work Amount and sustainability of the portion used Effect of the use on the work’s marketability -What is the intended use? -Are you using it for educational purposes? -Is the use noncommercial? -What type of work is it? -Is the work primarily factual? -Does the work contain relatively little creative or imaginative substance? -How much of the work do you intend to use? -What impact does this use have on the market for the work? -Would the use substitute for purchasing the original? -Would the use negatively affect the market potential of the original?

Social Issues The digital divide The separation between those who have access to technology and those who do not. Cyber bullying NCPC: Incidents when Internet, cell phones, or other devices are used to send or post text or images to hurt or embarrass another. Online interaction it is becoming critical to inform and help children become aware of potential problems arising from inappropriate activities on social networking.

Internet Safety Rules ◦I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused. ◦I will ask my trusted adult before sharing information like my name, address, and phone number. ◦I won't meet face-to-face with anyone from the Internet. ◦I will always use good netiquette and not be rude or mean online. Real-World Safety Rules ◦I will always check first with my parent, guardian, or other trusted adult before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, or getting into a car. ◦I will take a friend with me when going places or playing outside. ◦I will tell people "NO" if they try to touch or hurt me. It's OK for me to stand up for myself. ◦I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.

Resources Lever-Duffy, J., & McDonald, J. (2011). Teaching and learning with technoloy. (4 th ed., pp ). Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc. Safety pledge. (n.d.). Retrieved from Starr, L. (2011, 07 17). Tools for teaching cyber ethics. Retrieved from