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Educational Technology in the Classroom: A Legal Overview

Educational Technology in the Classroom: A Legal Overview

Learn about legal issues involved in the use of educational technology in the classroom, including hardware, software, websites, applications, and educational games.

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This article reviews basic issues that schools should consider when adding web-based tools or technology provided by third-party educational technology (“ed-tech”) providers. Federal student privacy laws, authorization, accessibility, and cost considerations are also addressed. 

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