devices<\/a> were purchased by schools in 2013 and 2014 alone. This trend is driven by the widespread adoption of the Common Core State Standards and mandates for online testing. But the debate has expanded beyond computer ethics and has begun to engulf a wide variety of technology. In the process of developing technology, it is important to consider what the benefits and risks are, as well as the social and ethical issues.<\/p>\nIn technological development, the goal is to reduce risk. But this can be difficult. Many technological risks are global and affect a large number of people at once. Risk reduction is often the primary objective of technological development, and the goal of engineers is to minimize risk. But risk reduction is not always feasible or desirable. There are many other factors that contribute to the development of technology. The goal must be to minimize risks, while at the same time ensuring that the benefits are greater than the costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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