From Edsgar W. Dijkstra:

"In their capacity as a tool, computers will be but a ripple on the surface of our culture. In their capacity as intellectual challenge, they are without precedent in the cultural history of mankind. "

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Questioning Standard III- Legal, Social and Ethical Issues





Questioning Standard III-Legal, Social and Ethical Issues
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, social, and ethical issues related to technology use.
  • Identify ethical and legal issues using technology.
  • Analyze issues related to the uses of technology in educational settings.
  • Establish classroom policies and procedures that ensure compliance with copyright law, Fair Use guidelines, security, privacy, and student on-line protection.
  • Use classroom procedures to manage an equitable, safe, and healthy environment for students.
  • Candidate (teacher) will read a case study, highlight questionable practices identifying legal, social and ethical issues. The candidate (teacher) will write responses to questions using support from the case study and candidate's prior knowledge and experience.
  • Applying Standard III to Instruction
  • Performing the assessment task for this technology outcome will require the following pre-requisite knowledge, skills and abilities:
  • Knowledge and purpose of copyright laws and Fair Use Guidelines·
  • Knowledge of basic safety and health issues in a technology environment·
  • Knowledge of the general impact of technology in our daily lives·
  • Knowledge of general classroom management techniques·
  • Knowledge of an example of a school system’s Acceptable Use Policy·
  • Skill in using a computer
Detailed Task Information

  • It's time to look at the questions at the bottom of the Case Study. Discuss the answers with your partner and consider your own situation as you integrate and use technology .
  • Group Discussion of lessons and application of Standard III


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