Legal issues related to educational technology include the subjects of copyright, intellectual property, and piracy. Resources in this section include primers on the legal issues related to technology and the Internet, and innovative practices to address them.

 

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Access, Adequacy, and Equity in Education Technology

This report examines the state of educational technology resources and support in public schools across the country, as reported by classroom teachers and instructional assistants.

Addressing Cyberbullying in Schools

Address the issue of cyberbullying with tools and workshops provided through this resource, and help students understand that bullying and cyberbullying are behaviors that will not be tolerated.

Assistive Technology Policy Checklist

The items on this checklist can be used as a framework for guiding the development of assistive technology policies. The checklist also can be adapted for use in analyzing existing assistive technology policies or obtaining feedback from stakeholders about the appropriateness of such policies.

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Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use

ConnSENSE Bulletin

This website provides a variety of resources, articles, legal updates and conference information centered on educational and assistive technology issues.

CoSN Small District Technology Leadership Wiki

The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is a voice for K-12 education leaders who use technology strategically to improve teaching and learning. The objective of this wiki is to provide a space for collaborative work around topics regarding effective planning for and use and implementation of technology.

Cyberbullying Situation Review Process

Coordinate a comprehensive cyberthreat prevention plan by addressing what can be done to properly identify cyberbullies through internet searches, risk assessment, and when necessary, assistance with criminal prosecution.

Education is Key to Better Security

Discover what schools are doing to protect their networks and how they are educating students and teachers about acceptable use policies.

Education is Key to Better Security

Discover what schools are doing to protect their networks and how they are educating students and teachers about acceptable use policies.

Managing Classroom Technology: Tips from Experts

Learn tips and tricks from the Education World Tech Team for teaching successfully with technology.

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Minimizing Classroom Disruptions

Read a collection of resources from eSchool News on managing technology disruptions in classrooms and schools.

Social Media’s Power to Promote Assistive and Learning Technologies

Discover how social media works, learn about the benefits to using social media in assistive and learning technologies, and explore barriers to social media practices in this brief from the National Center for Technology Innovation.

Software Licensing

Melissa McGann, attorney at Andre, Morris & Buttery, discusses how to ensure that software in your district and ethically by staff and students. Issues addressed in her presentation include the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Business Software Alliance, and their impact on educators.

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Texas Assistive Technology Network AT Modules

Assistive Technology in Texas Schools Series Each module in the Assistive Technology in Texas Schools Series was designed for use by regional education service center and district staff responsible for assistive technology (AT) capacity-building in the state of Texas. The modules can be used to build knowledge and skills in AT service delivery at various levels throughout the state education system. The content of each module directly supports the legal mandate of IDEA’97 that requires that AT devices and services be provided to a student with disabilities if required as a part of the student’s Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). These modules are aplicable to every state, not just Texas.

Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN)

The Filtering Challenge

How can you be sure your Web filter is the most appropriate choice for the tasks you want it to perform? In this resource, experts offer some basic information, tips, and advice on filtering in your district.