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Q. Share some strategies you will use to create a safe and effective learning environment as you integrate technology in your classroom. Explain why it is the responsibility of the teacher to ensure safety and security for his/her students.

A. A teacher is absolutely responsible for his/her students from the time they arrive at school until they leave.   School should be a place of safety no matter what activity is taking place. Parents trust that the teacher and school faculty will ensure safety and security for their children, that also includes the use of technology.

To be sure that students have a safe and effective learning environment, it is key to make sure that all students are knowledgeable of classroom rules which also pertain to the use of technology.  Examples of technology rules might be that students can only use technology when permitted with supervision, students my only go to limited websites allowed by the teacher, food and drink may not be permitted near electronic devices, and students must report violations.  To keep learning effective, the educator should use technology in lessons in a way that is appropriate and interesting for her learners (on their learning level).