Human Issues

VI. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues.

Educational technology facilitators understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in P-12 schools and assist teachers in applying that understanding in their practice. Educational technology facilitators:

TF-VI.A. Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use. Candidates:

• Develop strategies and provide professional development at the school/classroom level for teaching social, ethical, and legal issues and responsible use of technology.
• Assist others in summarizing copyright laws related to use of images, music, video, and other digital resources in varying formats.

TF-VI.B. Apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities. Candidates:

• Assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.
• Identify, classify, and recommend adaptive /assistive hardware and software for students and teachers with special needs and assist in procurement and implementation.

TF-VI.C. Identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity. Candidates:

• Assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to affirm diversity and address cultural and language differences.

TF-VI.D. Promote safe and healthy use of technology resources. Candidates:

• Assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to promote safe and healthy use of technology.

TF-VI.E. Facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students. Candidates:

• Recommend policies and implement school/classroom strategies for achieving equitable access to technology resources for all students and teachers.

Reflection:

I chose the technology plan as my artifact for this standard.  It relates to each of the different sub-standards under this topic.  The technology plan is a model that is used for educators to follow to ensure that each student is given equal access to technology.  The plan is designed so that technology is applied within a district or school site.  It is designed so that schools know what they need to ensure that the materials are acquired.  The technology plan is designed to provide teachers with the resources that they need in the classroom.  The site inventory was included because it goes along with the technology plan.  I plan to continue to work on different issues that are related to this standard.

Artifacts:

Technology Plan

Site Inventory

Literature Review