Ethical Technology
Collaborate on Shaping the Ethical Future of Education
Help Shape the Future of Ed-Tech Ethics — I’m Interviewing Teachers, Students, Parents, Professors, Administrators & Ed-Tech Builders
The Project
As AI and emerging technologies reshape education, administrators and teachers need clear frameworks for making decisions that protect student well-being while embracing innovation’s potential. Artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, immersive virtual reality, and biometric sensors are no longer futuristic concepts; they are already reshaping how our students learn, communicate, and see the world. Their promise might seem alluring (e.g. personalization at scale, new pathways to equity, tools that ignite curiosity), but each innovation arrives bundled with difficult questions:
- Privacy: Who owns the torrents of student data we now collect?
- Fairness & Bias: How do we ensure algorithms uplift rather than marginalize?
- Student Well-Being: Does more screen time empower or erode healthy development?
- Pedagogical Purpose: When technology dazzles, how do we stay faithful to the deeper aims of education?
My forthcoming Wiley title, Ethical Ed Tech: An Educator’s Guide to AI, Cellphones, and Surveillance in K–12 Schools, will guide educational leaders through the complex ethical challenges of implementing technology in schools.
The book will use a case study approach to examine realistic scenarios that schools face daily, from AI-powered learning tools to social media policies to data privacy challenges. Each case includes multiple stakeholder perspectives, detailed analysis of key ethical considerations, and actionable guidelines for policy development.
By addressing both immediate concerns and long-term implications, the book aims to help leaders make more informed, intentional decisions about technology integration.
However, a genuinely useful guide cannot be written in isolation. That’s why I’m inviting you to shape this work with your lived experience.
Whom I’m Interviewing
Students
K-12 & College Voices
Teachers
All Subjects & Grades
Professors
Any Department or Discipline
Parents / Families
Caretakers & Home-Schoolers
Administrators
Principals, Technology Directors, Superintendents
Ed-Tech Pros
Product Leads, Engineers, Founders
Don’t see yourself? If your work, study, or caregiving touches classroom tech, you’re in!
About Me
I’m Priten Soundar-Shah, an educator, philosopher, and entrepreneur, working at the intersection of humanistic values and frontier technology.
| Academic Foundations | A.B. in Philosophy (Harvard College); Ed.M. in Education Policy & Management (Harvard Graduate School of Education): I focused on political philosophy, deliberative democracy, and South Asian studies. |
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| Ed Tech Entrepreneurship | CEO at PedagogyVentures: We build ethical ed tech tools and lead professional development programs for schools and educational organizations. Our flagship products include Socrat.ai, a custom AI tool-suite used by 3000+ students across the United States and Classrooms.Cloud, a platform used by hundreds of thousands of users during the Covid-19 pandemic. |
| Non‑Profit Leadership | Founder at Academy 4 Social Civics: We serve tens of thousands of educators every month with open curricular resources on critical thinking and civic engagement. |
| University Teaching | I currently teach courses on Educational Technology Ethics, AI in Education, Philosophy of Family, and Argumentation at College Unbound and Southern New Hampshire University. |
| Thought Leadership | I've made 50+ podcast appearances, given keynotes & presentations at internaitonal conferences, and had timely bylines, including in Education Week. |
| Previous Wiley Book | AI & The Future of Education: It was adopted by districts and teacher‑prep programs nationwide, translated to 4 languages, and was a bestseller in multiple categories. |
“Everything I create (tools, courses, or books) serves one purpose: empowering educators to embrace innovative pedagogy without compromising human values.”
Why Your Perspective Matters
Students & Parents
Show us how tech shapes motivation, privacy, and home-school dynamics.
Teachers & Professors
Share victories, friction points, and policy blind spots you face daily.
Administrators
Reveal systemic challenges in procurement, PD, and compliance.
Ed-Tech Creators
Illuminate design trade-offs between innovation, data, and equity.
What Participation Looks Like
Chat
Casual, semi‑structured Zoom conversation
Bring real anecdotes; no tech jargon needed!
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Review
You may review/edit quotes before print
(Optional)
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Stay Connected
Receive preview chapters & early access to PD tools
(Optional)
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Guiding Prompts
For Students & Parents
A tech moment that excited or unnerved you at home or school
For Administrators
A procurement or policy rule that helped, or hindered, ethical use
For Teachers & Professors
For Ed-Tech Professionals
Our Thank‑You Package
Instant Download
of AI & The Future of Education (via Kindle)
$15 Gift Card
To Your Cafe of Choice
Signed Edition
of The Ethics of Education Technology shipped on release
How We’ll Use Your Insights
| Contribution | How It Appears in the Book |
|---|---|
| Personal stories | Anonymized case studies |
| Recurring themes | Practitioner “Ethical Checklists” & reflection prompts |
| Challenges & gaps | Model district policies, RFP language, and PD slide decks |
| Inspirational successes | Sidebars showcasing effective practice |
1. Book a Conversation
2. Prefer Email First?
Write me directly: [email protected]!
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my school be identified?
I’m not a “techie.” Is my input useful?
Can colleagues or parent groups join?
Yes! Share this invitation widely. Group interviews can be arranged.
What if I change my mind after we talk?
I’m an instructional coach / librarian / tech integration specialist. Do I qualify?
Absolutely! Anyone guiding technology decisions for learners is welcome.