Module+Three+Reflection

Description:
For this module we were directed to learn about the various legal and ethical issues involved with technology use in the classroom. We were given several reading assignments in our textbooks and given links to visit concerning copyright laws and other issues. We also participated in answering questions about a case study problem and discussed this in the discussion board.

Impact:
I was somewhat amazed by how many issues can come up concerning legalities of using technology in the classroom. No one has ever really mentioned many of the laws that I read about the past couple of days and the importance of following them. I think many teachers either don't know the ramifications of the laws or just don't care. One instance comes to my mind that we read about and that was concerning showing a movie to students as a reward for good behavior. I never thought about this being a legal issue. I know for a fact that my kids have watched movies at school as a reward for doing something and now I just wonder if any of those teachers realized they were breaking the law. I enjoyed working through the case study because it really was like a real-life scenario. I have seen some instances where there seems to be complete chaios in the classroom and no order to it. This case study brought a lot out and made me think of all of the issues that were potentially harmful or illegal. I also liked reading everyone's discussions and hearing what others had to say about their own situations with legal and ethical matters that they've encountered.

Intent:
Through the readings and discussions of this module I have learned a great deal about the importance of legal and ethical issues associated with technology and implementing it in the classroom. I will try my best to make sure that the information that I want to use and that I want my student's to use will comply with the rules and laws concerning these issues. I have realized even more that it is important to establish rules and guidelines early on in the use of technology in the classroom and to explain to students the importance of adhereing to these rules.