Technology Facilitation Standard VI. (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 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:

  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.

TF-VI.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 procurement and implementation.

TF-VI.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.

TF-VI.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.

TF-VI.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.

TF VI REFLECTION:

      As both an educators and technology facilitators, we are charged to model behaviors in and outside the classroom that promote ethical and legal use of technology-based resources.  In our efforts to integrate technology and utilize technology resources, it is imperative that we understand and uphold current copyright laws, rights, and responsibilities.  Education professionals on all levels must demonstrate an understanding of the impact of change and a need for life-long learning when infusing technology into teaching and learning.  When selecting technology resources and print materials, it is imperative that they are reflective of a diverse world.  Lastly, the design of learning activities should foster the equitable, ethical, and legal use of technology by students.

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