Websites That Cover or Discuss Legal and Ethical Issues on Using Technology in the Elementary Classroom

1. Legal Issues in Educational Technology: Implications for School Leaders
Abtract description from site: "New technologies have the potential to revolutionize the educational system. Advancements in educational technology are taking place so swiftly that statutory and case law are continually developing and striving to keep the pace. Repercussions for school leaders are significant and include technology-related issues involving freedom of speech, harassment, privacy, special education, plagiarism, and copyright concerns. School leaders need to be mindful of these emerging legal conditions and understand the importance of professional development training for educators on technology and the law. With this in mind, the school law researcher and professor’s role should be to communicate frequently with educators about new statutes and how to apply legal concepts and frameworks to these developing situations."

2. Infusing Technology Skills into a Teacher Education Program: Change in Students' Knowledge about and Use of Technology.
A research study supports the work of teacher educators who took a critical and systematic look at how their early childhood/elementary program prepares its teachers to meet current technology standards

3. Teachers' Beliefs About Using Educational Technology in The Science Classroom
Part of abstract from site: "Teachers' beliefs about curriculum and instruction may play an important role in the implementation of reforms. In this study, we sought to examine the influence of K-12 teachers' beliefs on their intent to use educational technology in their classrooms."

4. The Role Of Technology In Preparing Youth With Disabilities For Postsecondary
Education And Employment
This study covers how students with a wide range of disabilities can use technology and how it can maximize their independce, productivity, and participation in academic programs, and also employment.