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Legal and Policy Issues Related to Educational Technology Integration

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Which law protects the privacy of students' educational records?

  1. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

  2. The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

  3. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  4. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of students' educational records. It gives parents and students certain rights regarding their educational records, including the right to inspect and review the records, the right to request that the records be amended, and the right to file a complaint if they believe their rights have been violated.

What is the purpose of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)?

  1. To protect the privacy of children under the age of 13 who use online services

  2. To protect the privacy of students' educational records

  3. To protect the privacy of health information

  4. To protect the privacy of financial information


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

COPPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of children under the age of 13 who use online services. It requires websites and online services to obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from children.

Which law regulates the use of technology in schools?

  1. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

  2. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

  3. The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

  4. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ESSA is a federal law that regulates the use of technology in schools. It requires schools to use technology to improve student achievement and to provide equitable access to technology for all students.

What is the purpose of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)?

  1. To protect the copyright of digital works

  2. To protect the privacy of students' educational records

  3. To protect the privacy of health information

  4. To protect the privacy of financial information


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The DMCA is a federal law that protects the copyright of digital works. It makes it illegal to reproduce, distribute, or perform copyrighted works without the permission of the copyright holder.

What is the role of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in educational technology?

  1. To regulate the use of technology in schools

  2. To provide funding for educational technology

  3. To develop standards for educational technology

  4. To promote the use of technology in education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FCC is a federal agency that regulates the use of technology in schools. It sets rules for the use of radio waves and other spectrum resources, and it also regulates the use of telecommunications networks.

Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing FERPA?

  1. The Department of Education

  2. The Department of Justice

  3. The Federal Trade Commission

  4. The Office for Civil Rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Department of Education is responsible for enforcing FERPA. It investigates complaints of FERPA violations and takes enforcement action when necessary.

What is the purpose of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)?

  1. To protect children from online pornography

  2. To protect children from online predators

  3. To protect children from cyberbullying

  4. To protect children from all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CIPA is a federal law that requires schools and libraries to take steps to protect children from online pornography, online predators, and cyberbullying.

What is the role of the state in educational technology?

  1. To set standards for educational technology

  2. To provide funding for educational technology

  3. To regulate the use of technology in schools

  4. To promote the use of technology in education


Correct Option:
Explanation:

States play a variety of roles in educational technology. They set standards for educational technology, provide funding for educational technology, regulate the use of technology in schools, and promote the use of technology in education.

What are some of the legal challenges related to the use of educational technology?

  1. Copyright infringement

  2. Student privacy

  3. Teacher liability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of legal challenges related to the use of educational technology, including copyright infringement, student privacy, and teacher liability.

What are some of the policy issues related to the use of educational technology?

  1. Equity of access

  2. Affordability

  3. Teacher training

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of policy issues related to the use of educational technology, including equity of access, affordability, and teacher training.

What is the role of the school district in educational technology?

  1. To purchase and maintain technology

  2. To provide professional development for teachers

  3. To develop and implement policies for the use of technology

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

School districts play a variety of roles in educational technology, including purchasing and maintaining technology, providing professional development for teachers, and developing and implementing policies for the use of technology.

What is the role of the school principal in educational technology?

  1. To provide leadership and vision for the use of technology

  2. To create a culture of innovation and creativity

  3. To ensure that technology is used effectively to improve student learning

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

School principals play a variety of roles in educational technology, including providing leadership and vision for the use of technology, creating a culture of innovation and creativity, and ensuring that technology is used effectively to improve student learning.

What is the role of the teacher in educational technology?

  1. To use technology to engage students and promote learning

  2. To integrate technology into the curriculum

  3. To provide students with opportunities to learn about technology

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Teachers play a variety of roles in educational technology, including using technology to engage students and promote learning, integrating technology into the curriculum, and providing students with opportunities to learn about technology.

What is the role of the student in educational technology?

  1. To use technology to learn and grow

  2. To be responsible for their own learning

  3. To collaborate with others to learn

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Students play a variety of roles in educational technology, including using technology to learn and grow, being responsible for their own learning, and collaborating with others to learn.

What is the role of the parent in educational technology?

  1. To support their child's learning

  2. To be aware of the risks and benefits of educational technology

  3. To communicate with their child's teacher about educational technology

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parents play a variety of roles in educational technology, including supporting their child's learning, being aware of the risks and benefits of educational technology, and communicating with their child's teacher about educational technology.

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