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

=​​TF-VI. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues= Educational technology facilitators understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and assist teachers in applying that understanding in their practice. Educational technology facilitators:

A. Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use. Candidates:
 * 1) develop strategies and provide professional development at the school/classroom level for teaching social, ethical, and legal issues and responsible use of technology.
 * 2) assist others in summarizing copyright laws related to use of images, music, video, and other digital resources in varying formats.

B. Apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities. Candidates:
 * 1) assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.
 * 2) identify, classify, and recommend adaptive/assistive hardware and software for students and teachers with special needs and assist in the procurement and implementation.

C. Identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity. Candidates:
 * 1) assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to affirm diversity and address cultural and language differences.

D. Promote safe and healthy use of technology resources. Candidates:
 * 1) assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to promote safe and healthy use of technology.

E. Facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students. Candidates:
 * 1) recommend policies and implement school/classroom strategies for achieving equitable access to technology resources for all students and teachers.

**Teacher Facilitators should be aware of legal, social, and ethical issues in regards to technology and deliver this information through professional development to other teachers. Additionally, Teacher Facilitators should be sensitive to diverse student needs and make sure that technology use is fair and safe for all users.**

** Ideas for Implementing the Standard ** ** 1. Indicator A **
 * ** Have an awareness of federal & state laws (ex: copyright laws) **


 * 2. Indicator B **
 * ** Apply technology to meet the needs of all learners **
 * ** Consider how to use tools with special needs students, different learning styles, etc (adaptive/assistive technologies)**

**3. Indicator C**
 * **Use technology to help students appreciate diversity (be aware of a broad spectrum of cultures & backgrounds)**


 * 4. Indicator D **
 * **Promote mandated provisions (FERPA, CIPA, acceptable use policies, etc)**

**5. Indicator E**
 * **Monitor and develop strategies to make sure that all students have equal access to technology**
 * (pages 134-135) **

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 * ** This is an informational site for students, teachers, and parents about being cybersafe. **

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 * **Provides information about safe and responsible Internet use.**