Online Tutoring Online Tutoring Ethics and Professionalism 2

Question 1

Under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), which information about a student may an online tutor NOT share without consent?

Accepted Answer

The student's academic records and performance data

Answer

FERPA protects the privacy of student educational records, prohibiting unauthorized disclosure of academic performance data.

Question 2

A parent asks an online tutor to share session recordings with them. The student is 16 years old. What should the tutor consider first?

Accepted Answer

The platform's privacy policy and whether the student consented to recording

Answer

Before sharing any recordings, the tutor must review the platform's privacy policy and ensure proper consent was obtained from the student.

Question 3

What is the ethical obligation of an online tutor if a student discloses they are being abused at home?

Accepted Answer

Report the disclosure to the appropriate authorities as a mandated reporter

Answer

In the US, tutors may be considered mandated reporters and are ethically and legally required to report suspected child abuse to authorities.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of maintaining confidentiality in online tutoring?

Accepted Answer

Keeping student progress reports private and sharing only with authorized parties

Answer

Confidentiality means only sharing student information with those who have explicit authorization to receive it.

Question 5

An online tutor wants to use a student's work as an example in a promotional video. What must the tutor do first?

Accepted Answer

Obtain written consent from the student and their parent or guardian if a minor

Answer

Using a student's work for promotional purposes requires explicit written consent from the student and, if a minor, their parent or guardian.

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