Social+and+Ethical+Issues+of+Technology




 * [[image:cooltext463360828.png link="Copyright"]] || [[image:cooltext463361462.png width="337" height="57" link="Practical Classroom Application"]] || [[image:cooltext463360910.png link="Digital Equity"]] || [[image:cooltext463360995.png link="Intellectual Property"]] ||

 One of the key issues in the educational setting today is using technologies in an ethical and healthy way. Organizations offer guidelines to educators regarding technology use. The International Society of Technology Education (ISTE) has specific standards for students and teachers including a section about social and ethical use of technology. We will be discussing the areas of copyright, digital equity, intellectual property and finally, the healthy and practical use of technologies in the classroom. Links to each area of focus can be found above.

Copyright (Hope Andres) describes the legal rights granted to the creators, publishers and distributors of works. Copyright gives exclusive right to publication, production and sale of those works. There are particular rules that govern use of materials under copyright laws, even in the educational setting. Guides to copyright will be found on the copyright page.

Digital Equity (Stacey Schuh) refers to accessibility to appropriate, functioning technological equipment, Internet connectivity, and qualified teachers for all students. This equity applies to student access both inside and outside the school setting. In the quickly growing and changing digital worlds of school, work and everyday life, the subject of digital equity is of top importance. The digitally disadvantaged are at risk of being left behind.

Intellectual Property (Barb Benford) discusses laws set in place to protect the ideas of individuals and businesses and encourage creativity and fair competition. Many confuse intellectual property with copyright. The resources provided offer a plethora of information on the topic for both the creator and the consumer.

Finally, healthy practices and practical application (Cheryl Schaefer) offers ideas on using technology effectively in the classroom. Healthy use encompasses both copyright and intellectual property as well as Internet safety. Practical application offers resources for incorporating technologies in meaningful ways in the classroom and schools.

NETS for Students: National Educational Technology Standards for Students, Second Edition, ©2007, ISTE® (International Society for Technology in Education), [|www.iste.org]. All rights reserved.  NETS for Teachers: National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers, Second Edition ©2008, ISTE® (International Society for Technology in Education), [|www.iste.org] All rights reserved.