Doug Levin

JUNE 28, 2015

As I’ve noted previously, I think there is an abundance of evidence to suggest that school district practice represents the weakest link in protecting student data privacy and that we need to do more to build school district capacity to manage student data. Image credits.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Equitable and ubiquitous access to technology is a necessity. It recently re-released with the Center on Technology and Disability a report, Digital Accessibility Toolkit: What Education Leaders Need to Know. The toolkit includes new and updated tools for schools and addresses various aspects of accessibility.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

More students than ever before now have access to a quality education, no matter where they live. Lesson plans can be tailored to meet the learning needs of individual students. At the postsecondary level, more than 15% of students were enrolled exclusively online in 2017. In fact, data indicates that it’s probably not.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Which technologies are collecting student data? How is that data being used? Who has access to it? But now, with entire school systems using technology as a means to access learning, those questions are growing in volume and urgency. And how long is it kept?

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 17, 2017

Gearing up for their district’s password-reset day in October, teachers and school administrators in Raytown, Missouri, watched a spoof video “gym” tour by their tech-support staff, who offered tips for stronger passwords amidst “laptop lunges” and “cross-tech” training. Vance sees three big training needs for educators.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

There have been 361 cybersecurity incidents involving public schools since 2016 according to the K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center , and with rates increasing year over year , schools need to be more aware of issues with data privacy and enact targeted solutions to keep student data safe. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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Doug Levin

MAY 18, 2015

Nonetheless, as schools rely more and more on the internet for the delivery of core education programs and services we must remain cognizant of the ways in which our use of the technology may represent potential new threats to students and school communities. Of course, issues of privacy and security are related, but not the same.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 12, 2021

He also held “Tech Tuesday” training to train principals and faculty on all district resources. Kevin then moved on to work as an education technology specialist and headed a district’s student data privacy, internet safety, and security initiative. Reg Leichty.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Natural disasters can be spontaneous events, requiring school system leaders to implement and train team members on procedures so that they can act swiftly. The TLE program helps K-12 schools and districts build strong, effective privacy programs and a culture of trust and transparency. Access the TLE Self-Assessment tool.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Natural disasters can be spontaneous events, requiring school system leaders to implement and train team members on procedures so that they can act swiftly. The TLE program helps K-12 schools and districts build strong, effective privacy programs and a culture of trust and transparency. Access the TLE Self-Assessment tool.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies. Student data privacy is for all staff—no matter their role—and should happen multiple times a year. Finally, remember that training is resource intensive.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 22, 2018

The increasing rate of students’ digital information being exposed can be, in part, chalked up to a lack of formal training and establishment of cybersecurity policies across educational institutions. Remember, never share or write down any required passwords to parental controls.

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eSpark

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This will very likely not be a concern for most teachers, but may come into play if districts decide to use AI for any large-scale data analysis. In those cases, it will be important to ensure the data is completely siloed from external access. As of now, there is ZERO expectation of privacy for any inputs into those systems.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

While it is believed that the barrier to district leaders and classroom teachers using more data is that they don’t have time to look at it, 33% of districts and teachers say the real challenge is that information is in too many places for them to access. Data Privacy. Professional Development.

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Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2020

Existing Open LMS clients can still access Blackboard products already integrated with Open LMS. LTG will maintain the existing Blackboard student data privacy policy. LTG also sees opportunities to cross-sell its products with Open LMS. Most Moodle products are hosted locally.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2020

During a recent edLeader Panel , sponsored by The ProEthica® Program, the superintendent of one of America’s largest school districts spoke with a former state superintendent and other education leaders about key issues affecting students, parents, and educators, including digital access and equity, online privacy, and funding.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

We have staff, we have a computer-based monolingual English program that parents can log in and access. We believe if we provide for our students—give them the tools that are necessary, give them access and opportunity—they will be successful and rise to the occasion. Now they do. We offer bilingual instruction and GED classes.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Some of those teachers spend upwards of 150 hours every year on training sessions, workshops and conferences that sometimes resemble what many students experience in the classroom: listening to a lecture and taking notes. A landmark report from TNTP, a nonprofit organization, estimated that the 50 largest U.S.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. CoSN has stepped in with guidance for superintendents and principals to help them with several aspects of student data privacy, including best practices for informing the community.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2018

This can cause several issues from inequity in how students are taught to network issues as teachers access their personal playlists. Data can also show where programs may be contributing to student success and where the resources show minimal impact. Do you know if any of these applications violate student data privacy?

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 20, 2016

The Problems Problem 1: The principal has access to large amounts of data on kids but doesn't understand privacy law or the implications of sharing student information -- including information with implications about behavioral issues -- on the open Web. For vendors, train your staff.

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techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

No matter how skilled, knowledgeable, passionate, or persistent school district employees are in building and attending to a student data privacy compliance program, the work simply cannot succeed without a leadership champion. The video provides a quick overview of the process and available resources.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

They’re charged with considerations like scale, compliance, and student data privacy. But technology is changing — as is the promise of what it can provide for schools, teachers and students. District-level leaders have historically been in charge of these decisions, and with good reason.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

During a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , the presenters discussed the policies and practices that also keep data safe in a digital education environment. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority. Stay current and compliant with federal and state laws.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Understanding the Differences Between AI and Generative AI Technically, AI “is the intellect shown by machines which is based on the synthesized and predictive inferences of the information with which they are trained.” Ongoing Training: Provide ongoing innovation training and reinforcement on the best ways to use AI tools.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The panelists recommended superintendents provide a clear review of the district data privacy policy and compliance practices with their community early and often. Responsive, responsible privacy administration and management mitigate risk. Data privacy training should not be a checkbox at the beginning of the school year.

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Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Teachers and other stakeholders should also have considerable input into ethical considerations like student data privacy, potential bias, and misinformation associated with AI tools. Ensure Student Data Privacy and Digital Equity Expand the dialogue regarding AI applications to beyond what happens in the classroom.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Establishing and highlighting the person in this role can be a great help in getting educators to the right person for targeted support, getting the word out, coordinating training, and so much more. In New Hampshire, all preK-12 schools have access to high-quality digital content through the New Hampshire Education Department.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

COM ) Achieve3000 Pro offers a patented instructional model that combines summative and embedded formative assessments to differentiate content and instruction, so students always see lessons at their just-right reading level. Judges loved the game’s creativity and its accessibility for students still learning to read.

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