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:

• Develop strategies and provide professional development at the school/classroom level for teaching social, ethical, and legal issues and responsible use of technology.
• 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:

• Assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.
• 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:

• 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:

• 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:

• Recommend policies and implement school/classroom strategies for achieving equitable access to technology resources for all students and teachers.