Module+3+Reflection


 * Reflect on what you plan to do to address the equity and ethics issues when applying technologies. You may share with us about what you have been doing by addressing these aspects and what you will change after learning in this module.**
 * __Describe:__** This week I read chapter 6 of ISTE’s Technology Facilitation and Leadership Book. I read chapter two of the Handbook of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK).

__**Impact:**__ This week I explored all the social, ethical, safety and health issues that accompany using technology in the classroom. One of the issues that stood out for me is the digital equity issue. I teach at a school with over 65% of our students on free and reduced lunch and the amount of students without a computer at home may outnumber those with a computer. I personally do not assign work to be done at home that involves a computer. I know there are some teachers who do and this is not right because some students are faulted for something they have no control over. It is my job as a future technology facilitator to see that students who need access outside of school are able to gain it.This week I realized that I am not following all of the laws pertaining to copyright and fair use policy. I had to read about the fair use policy because I was not 100% sure what it meant. Now I know it means I am able to use copyrighted material without permission as long as it is for educational purposes. However, I am guilty of making copies of something I received as a sample and using it in my classroom. I now realize how wrong this is ethically and legally. It was also brought to my attention that even though some material is not listed as so, it is copyrighted? Also, some things I assumed you could use under the fair use policy, you can't? There is so much to learn about the copyright laws! In regards to healthy and safety, I learned how important it is to be organized in the set up and upkeep of the environment. It is also important to have a strict set of guidelines for everyone to follow including teachers when using technology equipment. Privacy is a continuous issue. As technology advances, it is harder and harder to keep personal information private. As a future technology facilitator I think this will be my biggest task. Keeping certain information private is a big responsibility, but is possible if it is made a priority.


 * __Intent:__** I think too often these policies and issues are pushed under the rug because testing and classroom management take a front seat. I intend to make it a point to teach my students about the copyright laws and be more aware of the health and safety issues in my building. I hope to be able to relay some of this information to my colleagues so they may become aware of them as well. Today’s students live in a technological world, it is time they learn the laws pertaining to it!