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WGU D842 TASK 3: ANALYZING ETHICAL ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY | VERIFIED STUDY SET | 2026 UPDATES | 100%
CORRECT AND PASSED
A. Analyze modern ethical issues by doing the following:
1. Select a contemporary study of educational technology from a reputable source
involving one of the following ethical dimensions of technology. Either a copy of the
study or an accessible link must be included with your submission.
• data privacy
• academic integrity and honesty
• electronic communication etiquette
• access to technology
• effects of technology on memory and attention
• any other appropriate educational technology topic
For this analysis, I have chosen a contemporary study titled “Student Data Privacy,
Digital Learning, and Special Education: Challenges at the Intersection of Policy and
Practice” published in the Journal of Special Education Leadership. This article is about
the complex relationship between student data privacy and the use of digital learning
tools with a specific focus on students with disabilities. FULL J of Spec Ed Lead v29n2
2016.pdf
2. Identify two ethical issues relevant to the chosen study.
1. Long-Term Stigmatization and Future Opportunities
One major ethical concern is that the "digital trail" created in school could follow a
student into adulthood. Because digital platforms track everything from academic
struggles to specific disciplinary issues, there is a risk that this data could be used to
stigmatize students later in life. Stahl and Karger (2016) are particularly concerned that if
these records aren't handled carefully, they could create a permanent negative label. For
students with disabilities, this is a serious problem because sensitive information about
their behavior or learning needs could lead to bias from future teachers or even potential
employers, unfairly limiting their future opportunities.
2. Commercial Misuse and Data Security
A second ethical issue involves the tension between educational goals and commercial
interests. While schools collect data to help students learn, this information is often stored
by third-party companies. The concern here is that student data might be treated as a
product rather than a private record. The article points out that many contracts between
WGU D842 TASK 3: ANALYZING ETHICAL ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY | VERIFIED STUDY SET | 2026 UPDATES | 100%
CORRECT AND PASSED
A. Analyze modern ethical issues by doing the following:
1. Select a contemporary study of educational technology from a reputable source
involving one of the following ethical dimensions of technology. Either a copy of the
study or an accessible link must be included with your submission.
• data privacy
• academic integrity and honesty
• electronic communication etiquette
• access to technology
• effects of technology on memory and attention
• any other appropriate educational technology topic
For this analysis, I have chosen a contemporary study titled “Student Data Privacy,
Digital Learning, and Special Education: Challenges at the Intersection of Policy and
Practice” published in the Journal of Special Education Leadership. This article is about
the complex relationship between student data privacy and the use of digital learning
tools with a specific focus on students with disabilities. FULL J of Spec Ed Lead v29n2
2016.pdf
2. Identify two ethical issues relevant to the chosen study.
1. Long-Term Stigmatization and Future Opportunities
One major ethical concern is that the "digital trail" created in school could follow a
student into adulthood. Because digital platforms track everything from academic
struggles to specific disciplinary issues, there is a risk that this data could be used to
stigmatize students later in life. Stahl and Karger (2016) are particularly concerned that if
these records aren't handled carefully, they could create a permanent negative label. For
students with disabilities, this is a serious problem because sensitive information about
their behavior or learning needs could lead to bias from future teachers or even potential
employers, unfairly limiting their future opportunities.
2. Commercial Misuse and Data Security
A second ethical issue involves the tension between educational goals and commercial
interests. While schools collect data to help students learn, this information is often stored
by third-party companies. The concern here is that student data might be treated as a
product rather than a private record. The article points out that many contracts between
