A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF STUDENT ETHICS AND DATA PRIVACY IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY.

Abstract

Conventional classrooms have changed as educational technology (EdTech) has been fast adopted into classrooms. This has enhanced engagement, tailored training, and remote access among other things. On the other hand, this change has underlined important ethical problems and difficulties with data privacy preservation. Simultaneously safeguarding student data and how ethical behaviour of students influences the effectiveness of technology-based learning. Participating in the survey and semi-structured interview procedures, three hundred children and fifty teachers from various institutions produced the final data set. This was made possible by the mixed-methods approach applied. According to the findings, students who are ethically conscious also demonstrate better degrees of academic honesty and collaboration in online classrooms; their ethical awareness and the responsible use of educational technology platforms clearly correlate. Particularly with regard to informed permission, data sharing with third parties, and students’ understanding of their fundamental privacy rights, the study also draws attention to significant gaps in the regulations controlling how institutions handle data. Furthermore, shown by the study are improved learning results and trust resulting from transparent data use and strict data protection policies. Given the results of the research, schools should definitely offer comprehensive ethical education courses in line with the use of different EdTech tools together with data privacy training. This work greatly adds to the increasing conversation on ethical digital learning by offering practical insights and advocating a balanced approach to the responsible integration of technology in educational settings. Future research on the effects of longitudinal studies and include a diversity of worldwide educational environments should build on these results.