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

EdTech Magazine

This data can also be used to create student profiles , which educators can use to enhance their personalized learning programs. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 IT leaders can mitigate cybersecurity risk. Public School District. Enforcement and Redress: Compliance needs to be enforced so that the misuse of data has consequences.

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The K-12 Business Model: How to Innovate in an Ever-Changing Learning Environment

EdNews Daily

And therein lies the challenge for both educators and EdTech leaders – how can we best serve an industry that’s constantly evolving every nine months? But on the other, adding in a completely new mix of students you don’t yet know becomes more challenging for both educators and EdTech leaders. Low Barrier to Entry.

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Top Edtech Classroom Tools

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At Common Sense Education, the edtech reviewers have seen it all. And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.” Below are some of Higgin’s favorites. Free Favorites.

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K–12 IT Teams Use Phishing Simulations to Boost Cybersecurity

EdTech Magazine

SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! KnowBe4 provided training to phishing-prone educators using simulation programs similar to those used by Symantec or Kapersky Lab. Target Security Training in Schools by Finding Where the Threats Are.

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

EdNews Daily

A better question might be, what’s hot in EdTech this year ? In 2017, EdTech industry investments rose to a record-breaking $9.5 Just the first half of this year alone, the United States neared one billion in EdTech funding. Will this truly enable a better learning environment for our students?

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?Overcoming Hacking and Cybercrimes — The Next Obstacle to Edtech

Edsurge

Moving to the cloud can be good for both vendors and schools It is in the interests of the edtech industry for educators to feel confident about using technology. Edtech cannot afford to let the specter of cybercrime dampen enthusiasm. Wireless, once a frustration for many teachers, has largely improved.

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Buying or Building Research-Backed Edtech? The Government Can Help

Edsurge

EdSurge (edtech product discovery). Early Learning Labs (language assessment). The SBIR program has spawned some successful and recognizable companies including Symantec, Qualcomm and 23andMe. Apprendis (online alerting dashboard). Analytic Measures (reading assessment). Brainquake (math game). Fablevision, Inc. fractions game).

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