Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues
There is no question that the effective integration of technology into the
curriculum can transform teaching and learning. At the same time, teachers must
consider complex issues related to technology use. These resources are useful
for raising the awareness of preservice and practicing teachers of some of the
issues related to technology use in the classroom.
Indicator:
Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues
The enGauge site offers breadth and depth of information on a wide range
of technology topics. This section of the site addresses many of the
classroom-based technology issues that have emerged.
Digital-Age
Equity
This resource is another section of the enGauge site that deals
specifically with equity concerns. The Indicators piece of this section offers
an interactive Flash application that provides information about socioeconomic,
gender, racial, special, and system-wide equity.
Resources
for Teaching Information Technology Ethics to Children and Young Adults
This site offers several scenarios for starting a discussion about some of the
social, ethical, and legal issues surrounding technology use. The scenarios
illustrate ethical and unethical technology use. Each scenario also includes
discussion questions and commentary.
Play It
Cybersafe
Play It Cybersafe includes materials for teachers, parents, and kids. The
teacher materials include information about cybercrimes, curricular resources,
and research.
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