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.
