Strategies and tools to integrate emerging technologies into K–12 classrooms in a way that benefits all
Recognizing the unprecedented opportunities and complex ethical challenges of the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies in K–12 education, Ethical Ed Tech provides a practical, actionable guide for K–12 educators seeking to integrate technology responsibly, equitably, and effectively. This book addresses the urgent need for ethical considerations in edtech, offering concrete strategies, case studies, and practical tools to empower teachers and school-based teams to make informed decisions that prioritize student wellbeing, privacy, and equitable access.
Readers will learn how to:
- Examine real scenarios educators face daily, instead of abstract principles
- Integrate philosophical foundations with practical implementation steps to develop a comprehensive framework
- Address emerging technologies like AI, biometrics, and VR to become forward-thinking classroom leaders
- Incorporate perspectives from administrators, teachers, parents, and students
- Access and implement adaptable templates for classroom and school-wide technology policies
Ethical Ed Tech is a timely, must-read resource for K–12 teachers, instructional coaches, and school-based teams navigating the ethical challenges of AI and emerging technologies. With real-world case studies and decision-making frameworks, it supports classroom-level choices and school-wide conversations alike. The book is also valuable for school leaders and other stakeholders who want to understand how AI is changing the educational landscape and impacting their policies.
Table of Contents:
Dear Reader xvii
Chapter 1 Our Ethical Imperative 1
Section A Philosophy 11
Chapter 2 Educational Ethics 13
Chapter 3 Ethical Principles 21
Chapter 4 Ethical Approaches 30
Chapter 5 Stakeholders 36
Chapter 6 Stakes 49
Chapter 7 Reasoning Heuristics 61
Chapter 8 Ed Tech Defined 69
Chapter 9 Ed Tech Themes 79
Chapter 10 Inherent Risks of Tech 95
Section B Policy 109
Chapter 11 Philosophy to Praxis 111
Chapter 12 External Constraints 118
Chapter 13 Designing Ethical Schools 129
Chapter 14 Sustaining Ethical Practices 138
Chapter 15 Classroom Policies 145
Chapter 16 Ed Tech Governance 153
Section C Practice 161
Chapter 17 Cases in Learning 163
Chapter 18 Cases in Assessment 176
Chapter 19 Cases in Safety 190
Chapter 20 Cases in Policy 204
Chapter 21 Our Ethical Reality 218
Bibliography 223
About the Author 249
Acknowledgments 251
Index 253
About the Author :
PRITEN SOUNDAR-SHAH is CEO of PedagogyVentures, where he helps organizations integrate technology with proven teaching strategies. He also leads three nonprofits, serving as Executive Director of PedagogyFutures, President of Academy 4 Social Civics, and CTO of ThinkerAnalytix—organizations collectively focused on ethical ed tech, civics education, and scaling critical thinking instruction worldwide. PedagogyFutures is an approved professional development provider in seven states. Soundar-Shah holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Harvard College and an M.Ed. in Education Policy and Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
