1. The Issues with Technology in education
By Jeannette Smith

2. Technology in Education
The Issues
Ethical
Social
Legal
Introduce the issues to be concerned about with technology in education.

3. Legal Copyright and fair use Privacy Acceptable use Software piracy
Introduce topics.

4. Copyright and Fair Use Copyright Law Fair use guidelines TEACH Act
Copyright, cannot be used without the owner’s permission. Fair use, circumstances under which a teacher can use copyrighted materials in face-to-face instruction. The TEACH Act offers guidelines for the use of copyrighted materials in distant learning. Ask these questions: What is the intended use? What type of work is it? How much of the work do you intend to use? Use materials only in face-to-face teaching, limit copied materials to small amounts of copyrighted work, avoid making unnecessary copies, include copyright notice and to attribute the work, and limit use to a single class and only one year because you need permission to use copyrighted work repeatedly.

5. Privacy Parental permission Children’s Online Privacy
Protection Act (COPPA)
Children’s Internet Protection Act
(CIPA)
In order to share any information about a student, you must have their parents permission. COPPA, October 1998, requires child based website to obtain parental permission before collecting personal data from children. CIPA, 2000, requires that libraries in schools and for public use establish and enforce policies to protect children. CIPA also requires schools to monitor a students activity while on the Web. Steps to follow: Do not place confidential data or commentary on any unsecured electronic equipment, guard log in names and passwords, secure all storage devices, do not leave hard copies of students work unattended, file information in secure spaces or shred it, follow school district policies and procedures in order to ensure student safety, and guard photographs of students.

6. Acceptable Use Appropriate/Inappropriate behaviors Internet
Code of ethics
Begin the school year with a clear explanation as to your technology use expectations and what is and is not appropriate. Your school district should already have in place an acceptable use policy (AUP) to follow. Talk about the dangers involved with the internet. Create a code of ethics for computer use. Code of ethics should be read and signed by both students and their parents.

7. Software Piracy Copyright law Appropriate licensed
If only one copy of the software has been purchased, it cannot be put onto multiple machines. You cannot make and distribute copies of software. Teachers who pirate software by making duplicate copies of a software package or by installing one software package on multiple in a classroom are in violation of the copyright laws. Administrators are in charge of ensuring that the school has the legal right to use any software. As a teacher, you have the right to ask to see the license. It is important to keep copies of all software licensures in your classroom. Be sure to keep them updated regularly.

8. Ethical
Freedom of speech
Academic dishonesty
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9. Freedom of Speech Not Regulated Control access
Content on the internet is not regulated. The internet is a forum for sharing information and opinions. Every time a discussion arises about internet regulation, the freedom of speech act determines that it is a constitutional right to share information on the internet whether fact or opinion. Because there are so many pinions on the internet, it is your responsibility as teachers to ensure your students are accessing only acedemic and factual information.

10. Academic Dishonesty Web site “services” Cheating and plagiarizing
Clearly stated, enforced policies
Antiplagiarism software
Websites offer “services” which will write papers for students at a cost. Other websites will allow students to post an assignment and retrieve assignments others have written. The internet provides an open environment for students to copy work. It also allows an open environment for student to have easy access to answers that would have otherwise been gained through research or a text book. Make sure all students and parents know and clearly understand the schools policy on cheating and plagiarizing. Clearly explain the proper way to use the internet for research not copying. Antiplagiarism software can be purchased by your school in order to ensure that students are doing their own work. It will compare a student’s work with work that is posted on the web.

11. Social The digital divide Cyber bullying Online social interaction
Introduce topics.

12. The Digital Divide Digital haves and have-nots Technology literacy
Digital divide is the separation between those who have access to technology and those who do not have access to technology. Not all families have a home computer. Those that do not have readily access to technology will have a decreased level of technology literacy. As a teacher, awareness about your students technology literacy and access to technology can help you be more sensitive to your student’s needs.

13. Cyber Bullying What is it What can you do
Cyber bullying occurs when the internet, cell phones, or other devices are used to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person. According to the NCPC, National Crime Prevention Council, last year 43 percent of teens have been victims of cyber bullying. Address this issue with your students, talk to them and let them know that if it happens to them they need to ask an adult for help. Have your students sign a pledge stating that they will not get involved in cyber bullying. As a teacher you can also educate parents about cyber bullying, and give them some tips about home internet policies in order to protect their children.

14. Online Social Interaction
Potential repercussions
Awareness
Encourage positive online social
interactions
Many times children and teens do not always consider the potential repercussions of their cyberspace social interactions. Images, words, and information that is posted on social networking sites never go away. Years after something has been posted it can turn up for a college, employer, family member, or parent to see. It is important that as teachers you educate your students on the potential dangers with inappropriate online social interaction. Just as you will encourage appropriate social interactions in your classroom, it is your duty to encourage positive and appropriate social interactions while in cyberspace.

15. Resources
Lever-Duffy, J., McDonald, J. B Teaching and Learning with Technology Fourth Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.