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Providers Rise to Meet the Challenge of K–12 Data Security

EdTech Magazine

Access and Participation: Users have the right to access their data and, if necessary, edit the information. Integrity and Security: All data must be properly secured through access controls, encryption and safe storage. . Enforcement and Redress: Compliance needs to be enforced so that the misuse of data has consequences.

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Teaching cybersecurity to your students: 3 basic tips

Neo LMS

Considering that 95% of teens have access to a smartphone and 45% say they are online ‘almost constantly’ , they need all the support possible to avoid becoming victims of cyber threats. According to a study done by Symantec , apps with the most cybersecurity issues are lifestyle apps, which account for 27 percent of malicious apps.

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4 Tips for Controlling Shadow IT

EdTech Magazine

A recent study by Symantec, the 2016 Shadow Data Report , found that most of the cloud-based shadow IT apps organizations rely upon lacked enterprise-class security features. Now the attacker has full access to the users’ data and devices, and can use that access to attack and compromise other district systems.

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Using Social-Emotional Learning to Combat Digital Stress

edWeb.net

24/7 access to technology has brought many benefits, from online collaboration to improved parent-teacher communication. This edWeb broadcast was hosted Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenter.

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Why Your School Should Stick to Core Principles Instead of Market Trends

EdNews Daily

But if your district doesn’t have funds burning a hole in its pocket, maybe instead you can provide access to an app for teachers to connect with STEM and robotics initiatives in the classroom. If your pockets are deep – and most districts’ aren’t – then perhaps.

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Teaching Students with Autism about Digital Citizenship

edWeb.net

In “ Teaching Students with Autism about Digital Citizenship ,” a webinar hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec , Jennifer discussed her teaching strategies for incorporating digital citizenship at Cumberland Academy of Georgia. WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenter. Join the Community.

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Top Edtech Classroom Tools

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Google CS First : A computer science curriculum with themed coding projects, this program makes coding less intimidating and more accessible to people from all different backgrounds. It makes math more accessible because students can make and learn from mistakes. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists.

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