Ethical Technology
We Need to talk.
Educators across the world are facing a crisis about how to adapt to growing technological influence over our classrooms and lives.
The way forward? Going backwards to our roots through dialogue.
Ethical Ed Tech makes the argument that in order to make the right decisions about education technology, we need to build our collective ethical reasoning and deliberation skills.
Drawing on academic philosophy from Aristotle and John Dewey to John Rawls and Meira Levinson, Priten outlines how schools can ask the right questions so that technology serves our students and not the other way around.
The Project
As AI and emerging technologies challenge education, administrators and teachers need clear frameworks for making decisions that protect student well-being while constructively integrating the latest tools. Artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, immersive virtual reality, and biometric sensors 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 student data we now collect?
- Fairness & Bias: How do we ensure algorithms close gaps 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: How Educators Can Lead on AI and Digital Safety in K-12 will guide educators through the complex ethical challenges of implementing technology in schools.
The book 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 be a timeless guide for educators to make more informed, intentional decisions about technology integration
The core argument of this book is that ethical technology implementation requires community alignment across three domains: philosophy (what we value), policy (what we commit to), and practice (what we do). The book has a three-part structure to match that argument.
Pre-Order
Book Structure
Philosophy
The philosophy sectionbuilds a shared vocabulary borrowed from theories of education, principlism and reasoning heuristics to help educators form the background knowledge to think beyond the pragmatics.
Policy
The policy section helps them build on the reflective equilibrium process I explain in part 1 to form policies (both to build an ethical culture and to provide guidance on Ed Tech), not for compliance, but for institutional memory and guardrails.
Practice
The practice section has realistic case studies involving the latest technologies. These help educators practice applying the skills from the first two sections, to build the skills & dispositions to navigate complex ethical questions.
supporting Resources
Case Study Assets
Role-play simulations to go along with every case studies, discussion board for case studies, and real stakeholder voices
Handbook
PD Discussion Guide & Worksheets, Sample Policy Worksheets, Surveys, and Vendor Questionaires
More Case Studies
Case studies on more complex issues and ones specific to principals, superintendents, and school boards.
Companion Guides
Guides for Higher Ed, Parents, and Students to implement the same ethical reasoning process advocated here.
Why Pre-Order?
Free Access
To all accompanying guides, extra case studies, teaching resources, and simulations.
Exclusive Slack
Talk directly with the author and get updates and advice before the book even comes out!
First Access
To all Podcast Episodes, Bi-monthly case studies, and video lectures.
Pre-Order
What Can I Do Today?
Free Policy/Teaching Consult
Pick any open 30 min slot via Calendly
1
Schedule Workshops
Email [email protected] for information about our PD for school boards, administrators, teachers and parents!
2
Podcast
Listen to episodes of Margin of Though where I interview real people and their stories on ethical ed tech!
3
Stay Connected
Follow us on Instagram or Find me on Linkedin for Hot Takes on Education Technology & Pedagogy
4
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. |
|---|---|
| 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.”
Peek Inside
Get a sneak peek and check out the table of contents! You can also download sample chapters from the Wiley website!
| # | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Embracing AI in Education | |
| Chapter 2 | Defining AI | |
| Chapter 3 | Reframing Education in the Age of AI | |
| Chapter 4 | Adapting Pedagogy for AI Integration | |
| Chapter 5 | Using AI in Curriculum Development | |
| Chapter 6 | Automating Administrative Tasks | |
| Chapter 7 | Boosting Engagement and Motivation | |
| Chapter 8 | Teaching Students about AI | |
| Chapter 9 | Ethical Considerations for AI in Education | |
| Chapter 10 | Teacher Professional Development in the AI Era | |
| Chapter 11 | Adapting and Growing with AI in Education | |
What They're Saying:
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.
Prefer to listen?
Whether you’re commuting, working out, or simply relaxing, let this audiobook be your guide to understanding the intersection of AI and pedagogy!