The Computer as an Educational Tool Chapter 4: Legal and Ethical Issues Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition) Copyright © 2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Columbus, Ohio 43235 All rights reserved
Copyright © 2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Social Contexts Students with Special Needs Students with Disabilities Adaptation of content, methodology, and delivery of instruction Assistive or adaptive technology devices Assistive or adaptive software packages Individual Education Plan (IEP) Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition) Copyright © 2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Columbus, Ohio 43235 All rights reserved
Social Contexts (cont.) Students with Limited English Proficiency Graphics software Non-English language software Cooperative learning strategies Students Who Are Talented and Gifted Problem-solving skills and abilities Development of interpersonal skills Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition) Copyright © 2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Columbus, Ohio 43235 All rights reserved
Computer Access and Equity Haves versus have-nots Access to computers at home, school, libraries Racial and financial divide Gender equity Software Parental encouragement Scheduling Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition) Copyright © 2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Columbus, Ohio 43235 All rights reserved
Obligations and Expectations in a Computer Literate Society Copyright and Intellectual Property Understanding copyright laws and issues Freeware and shareware Acceptable Use Policies Controlling Access to the Internet Web filters Forcier and Descy The Computer as an Educational Tool (Fifth Edition) Copyright © 2008 by Pearson Education, Inc. Columbus, Ohio 43235 All rights reserved