Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These made using AI easy enough for anyone and a viable tool for educators and students. Let’s see what the Ask a Tech Teacher team says: Pros And Cons of AI in Education Artificial intelligence (AI) is making major inroads into education. This could make quality education more affordable and accessible.

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Edsurge

MAY 18, 2023

educational institutions shared that data with third parties. To observers, this threatens to amplify the data privacy problem faced by K-12 schools, which have become a big target for hackers. And with privacy concerns rising, some providers want nothing to do with personal data. But many companies aren’t being as careful.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols. As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools must balance student access with student privacy laws. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how data privacy concerns are expanding with education technology use. Evaluate Technology Tools for Effective Data Privacy.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

Looking for Ways to Improve Data Privacy in Schools? The rapid deployment of educational technology, paired with an increase in the number of states passing data privacy laws , leaves many district administrators and technology leaders with a daunting question about protecting student and staff information: Where do we start?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2023

It’s that sharing of student photos, especially those with identifying information, that has researchers questioning what the implications may be for student privacy and whether it’s ethical for schools to post pictures at all. A brief on their findings was published in November’s issue of the academic journal Educational Researcher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I have written in the past about parent questions concerning technology in education , but always from the perspective of a teacher at the classroom. So I asked my grad school students: What questions do parents ask you about technology and education ? How can I monitor my child’s online activities without invading their privacy?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Only a few years ago, before the pandemic, finding a school district with a dedicated leadership position focused on data privacy was like spotting a “unicorn”—something so rare it was practically mythical. Unlike mythical unicorns, though, some of these school privacy officers actually exist. Well, yes and no. But mostly no.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2022

FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to ‘Crack Down’ on Ed Tech, Student Data Privacy. Here is an example of New York City Department of Education’s student data privacy requirements. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). Client data is the property of the District. 1232g, et seq.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But regardless of the size or complexity of the incident, the privacy and security of students’ sensitive personal information is at risk of falling into the wrong hands.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

IT departments are taking a closer look at the way educational technology is collecting and using student data. However, not everyone in education is aware of the risks associated with data collection, and it can be hard to convey why it’s important to use tech with restrictions or caution.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

What should teachers be expected to know about student data privacy and ethics? Was that information included in codes of education ethics? Very few state standards have anything about protecting privacy, or even much about data,” she says, aside from policies touching on FERPA or disposing of data properly. What is privacy?

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

The exchange left Mansfield, a privacy advocate, uneasy. Then the teacher asked, “Alexa, what’s the weather outside today?” Alexa answered, “It’s 71 degrees outside with a slight northwest breeze.” It also inspired the Wednesday evening presentation she gave at ISTELive 21, the virtual conference of the…

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Few of us can argue that the internet and its connected technology has changed the global educational landscape for the better. More students than ever before now have access to a quality education, no matter where they live. According to the National Center for Education Statistics , a further 33.1% Spoiler: Don’t open it!).

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eSpark

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

eSpark's "AI in Education" series exists to help you get up to speed, one issue at a time. Just when you thought you had this data privacy thing down, along comes a new technology to change the game. Where does the privacy conversation start? As of now, there is ZERO expectation of privacy for any inputs into those systems.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2020

And then there’s data privacy, which many schools are starting to look more into as they reevaluate remote learning plans and the tools they’ve adopted. But schools must always keep privacy regulations top of mind, no matter what circumstances spur them to adopt remote learning. If not, how would we address that?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 8, 2020

And then there’s data privacy, which many schools are starting to look more into as they reevaluate remote learning plans and the tools they’ve adopted. But schools must always keep privacy regulations top of mind, no matter what circumstances spur them to adopt remote learning. If not, how would we address that?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 8, 2020

And then there’s data privacy, which many schools are starting to look more into as they reevaluate remote learning plans and the tools they’ve adopted. But schools must always keep privacy regulations top of mind, no matter what circumstances spur them to adopt remote learning. If not, how would we address that?

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2023

Edtech has become inseparable from the education system. But how prepared are K-12 districts to handle the thorny privacy and security issues that these tools raise? Vetting processes tend to mention privacy but are relatively fuzzy on the details, the report found.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

While some education-focused funding — such as the Child Care and Development Block Grant — made it into the omnibus bill, other K–12 legislation was cut. These two bills focus on protecting the online activity of minors and show a continued interest in student data privacy protections at the federal…

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

Within K-12 education, there is no greater priority than student welfare. Student welfare, of course, is comprised of many elements, including teaching and learning, student mental health, student safety, and, importantly, student data privacy. Student welfare is the mission that brought so many of us to the space.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 25, 2022

That was the ruling of a federal judge in Ohio this week, who found that the practice—a feature of remote-proctoring services that caught on during the pandemic —amounts to an unconstitutional invasion of privacy. Ogletree's privacy interest in his home outweighs Cleveland State's interests in scanning his room,” the judge found.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Understanding FERPA: How K–12 Schools Can Update Their Data Privacy Approach. Administrators and educational staff at schools around the country understand the importance of protecting student privacy. FERPA is well known within the educational community, but it is often misunderstood. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2023

Technology is no longer a complementary tool in the classroom; it’s the primary operational hub for education. Yet, this rapid development has come with cybersecurity and data privacy concerns that call for better policy compliance and security enforcement from third-party apps and ed tech vendors.

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PlagiarismCheck

MAY 4, 2023

The Ethics of Using Plagiarism Checkers in Education: Balancing Privacy and Academic Integrity While plagiarism checkers are very helpful in maintaining academic integrity, their use raises ethical considerations. Plagiarism detection ethics and correctness play an extremely high role in the entire educational system.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

But as tech integration increases, so do concerns about — and threats to — student data privacy. While many apps and tools created for education factor in safeguards for student data, this practice isn’t universal.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

By Rob Shavell As kids go back to school, the last thing they should have to worry about is whether or not their schools are breaching their privacy. But this school year, students, parents, and educators need to be at least aware of the damage that privacy infringement from monitoring software can cause. And in […].

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 26, 2020

As schools across the nation shift to online learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, some educators are trying out new mobile apps, free trials of software, and other tools that promise to enhance or at least support their efforts. As they work to move instruction online, administrators and other educators should not deprioritize privacy.

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Lightspeed Systems

APRIL 12, 2024

Student data privacy is a primary concern when using edtech apps, and a new resource exists to make educators’ evaluations of apps easier.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

FBI Issues Warning for K–12 Schools on Student Data Privacy. Schools utilizing education technology may need to double down on cybersecurity as collections of student data become more common targets for cybercriminals, announces the Federal Bureau of Investigations in an alert , Tuesday. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 09/21/2018 - 16:57.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

FETC 2019: How K–12 IT Leaders Can Advise on Data Privacy. K–12 schools are subject to a number of data privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act , the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and even the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2023

educational institutions shared that data with third parties. To observers, this threatens to amplify the data privacy problem faced by K-12 schools, which have become a big target for hackers. And with privacy concerns rising, some providers want nothing to do with personal data. But many companies aren’t being as careful.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The post Protecting Student Privacy: The Importance of VPNs in Education appeared first on TeachThought. Using a VPN offers several key advantages for students, including preventing sensitive data and helping ensure safer online browsing.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Parents are concerned about their children’s online safety and data privacy, but not as much as other issues such as the quality of education their child receives, protection from violence and bullying, and ensuring their child doesn’t fall behind in school. Schools are the ones legally responsible for protecting student data.

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Doug Levin

JUNE 1, 2015

Student data privacy advocates should note well that this is neither an issue created by educational technology, nor associated with any technology company – and is allowable under current FERPA privacy protections. The post A Real and Present Student Data Privacy Threat appeared first on Doug Levin | EdTech Strategies.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2018

How K–12 Schools Can Maintain Student Safety Without Undermining Privacy. Internet content monitoring can create a clash between student safety and student privacy. . Balance Security and Privacy When Protecting Students. For some administrators, ensuring school safety is the priority, even if it comes at the expense of privacy.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

TCEA 2019: As Ed Tech Expands, So Do Privacy Concerns. Educators and IT leaders gathered on Wednesday to talk about privacy in education — or, as Sheryl Abshire put it, “the things that keep you up at night.” What’s the state of privacy in education today? eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 02/06/2019 - 16:40.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2022

With K-12 school districts using cloud collaboration platforms more than ever before, the approach to data privacy in schools is looking a lot different than what administrators are used to. These apps have forever impacted the way education is delivered in school. The Link Between Data Security and Data Privacy.

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