Social, Cultural and Political Aspects To Technology Use in the Education of All Students

Prerequisite: EDCI 505 Instructional Design & Educational Technology for Teaming EDCI 522 Foundations of Educational Technology (or equivalent). This course offers students the understanding of social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in P-12 schools and assist students in applying the understanding in their practice. This course focuses on four main areas: (a) legal and ethical practice related to technology use, (b) application of technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities, (c) promotion of safe and healthy technology resources, and (d) facilitation of equitable access to technology resources for all students.