eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

Student data privacy has been at the forefront of district leaders’ minds well before the pandemic. However, since COVID-19 shifted schools and classrooms online, it’s not surprising that tech usage has reached an all-time high. Once the pandemic hit, this autonomy became one of our biggest hurdles.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2021

To proactively thwart these attempts to steal student data, states such as New York are passing legislation that requires school districts to adhere to stipulated student data privacy compliance regulations. Cyberattacks and data breaches are infiltrating K-12 communities.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 30, 2020

Look for evidence of device usage and possible issues. At Verizon Innovative Learning Schools , every student receives a device with a data plan to support learning in and out of the classroom. Make sure they know where they can get both instructional and technical support, and offer virtual office hours to provide live support.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

Student data privacy has been at the forefront of district leaders’ minds well before the pandemic. However, since COVID-19 shifted schools and classrooms online, it’s not surprising that tech usage has reached an all-time high. Once the pandemic hit, this autonomy became one of our biggest hurdles.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

As RAND senior policy researcher Robert Murphy notes in a post for Education Week , “maybe 10 percent, 20 percent, 40 percent of the time [the system] will get it wrong ,” making AI in schools an excellent supplemental tool, but no replacement for teachers. . Tue, 08/27/2019 - 11:25. The key to AI success is specificity.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Digital security and privacy : Teaching learners how to protect their privacy online and on their devices. Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners.

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 20, 2023

300 apps made up 99% of total usage, while an additional 1,700 apps were used less frequently. Scrutinize apps with privacy policy changes. The same Lightspeed survey revealed 91% of applications used in school districts had multiple changes to their privacy policy—the median being three changes per app.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Unprecedented funding has flowed into districts over the last several years as part of pandemic support and recovery efforts. Simultaneously, with NAEP scores showing declining progress across the United States, school districts are trying to understand the scope of educational inequities and narrow equity gaps.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 20, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. I’ll be keeping a running list of those districts here. And speaking of cyber incidents, the month of August so far has seen 14 (!)

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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. What are the risks. Educational IT infrastructure weaknesses. Identity information and personal records.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 11, 2023

In this episode (Part 2), we explore Google Classroom Practice Sets, interactive YouTube lessons, the Screencast app, privacy and safety, and more! In part 2, we are taking a closer look at the updates to Google Classroom and some important privacy and safety updates. Did you miss Part 1? You can read or listen here.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Private equity and venture funds have invested record sums into the global education sector—$30 billion in the past five years across K-12 and workplace learning. Since 2017, investment has accelerated with $14 billion allocated, according to research firm HolonIQ. Here are five key trends to consider as education enters a new decade: 1.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 22, 2023

As your school district seeks to optimize the effectiveness of its web content filtering across a wide spectrum of considerations that include teaching, learning, safety, security, privacy, and of course, return on investment, keep the following tips at the front of your mind. #1 to help identify and proactively fix vulnerabilities. #4

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 2, 2019

With mobile device use on the rise – 74 percent of K-12 schools say they have more than one device per student – schools are challenged to optimize their technology use, manage device data across numerous platforms, maintain policy compliance and ensure student safety online. Every school we talk to has challenges with data analytics.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2016

Check out the new Common Sense K­12 Edtech Privacy Evaluation Platform. Fast-forward to 2016, and privacy issues are still alive and well when it comes to the vendor-district relationship. First off, Fitzgerald and his team grabbed plain-text company privacy policies—annotating and marking them up against twelve privacy categories. “We

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2017

That’s one of the underpinning questions behind a campaign launched in March by Providence, Rhode Island’s student union which called for a “ Student Bill of Rights ” that included (amongst other demands) the right to data privacy. The degree of privacy a student gets should not be dependent on that student’s socioeconomic status.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 24, 2023

In today’s digital era, where information and creative works can be easily reproduced and distributed, protecting intellectual property has become more crucial than ever. Intellectual property refers to original creations of the mind, including inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, and designs used in commerce.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 3, 2023

Technology, of course, is dependent on humans creating it. Once created, technologies, when properly applied, increase humans’ productivity and efficiency. We have seen this synergistic pairing from the advent of fire, through to invention of the wheel and all other technologies, leading us up to today, and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Lightspeed Systems

JUNE 26, 2023

In a poll of K-12 districts in early June 2023, Lightspeed found: 81% have limited, no, or uncertain visibility into generative AI use—despite 72% worrying most about academic dishonesty/misuse and 51% concerned about data privacy. Improved safe digital communication between teachers and students.

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Evelyn Learning

JUNE 14, 2023

Ethical AI and Ed-Tech AI ethics in educational institutions are crucial as they safeguard students’ privacy and well-being as well as the protection of their personal data. These dynamic shifts have brought about a series of consequential outcomes, both good and bad, especially in education.

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Gaggle Speaks

JULY 11, 2019

Technology usage in our classrooms has just exploded over the last five years,” said Sarah Trimble-Oliver, CIO. The district also has a policy that spells out the right and wrong of online activity when utilizing its technology. For any district like ours that values technology and student safety, I highly recommend this investment.”

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2020

As governors and districts wrestle over new policies, all we know is that school will be very, very different. As governors and districts wrestle over new policies, all we know is that school will be very, very different. They, too, are superheroes. There has never been a time when learners and educators relied on technology more.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Remember that student privacy is very important and any tool used should be approved by the school district and sanctioned in some way with the District AUP (Acceptable Use Policy. With this in mind you should: Read and be aware of your district AUP (Acceptable Use Policy). Please give this post a retweet and pass it on.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

It was critical that school districts “get a handle on” digital tools and subscriptions in an attempt to streamline and create efficiencies in their districts that can lead to measurable improvements and learning outcomes while balancing student privacy and meeting annual budget. Data Analytics.

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Evelyn Learning

JUNE 8, 2023

When a new idea or technology becomes available and shows promising usage, powerful governments run to grasp the technology and take advantage of being early adopters. And why not? World economics works that way. The more resources and technological advancement a country has, the more influential and rich it becomes. Today, it is about AI.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

In the session, titled “The Wicked Problem of Learning Data Privacy,” educators asked questions and shared lessons learned about using learning analytics in higher education. Education writer Phil Hill covered the privacy issue and college objections to it last year: “Faculty assign usage of Piazza, often as required course tool.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As part of the launch of our new smart-device security testing, the Common Sense Privacy Program evaluated a popular smart device called Vector and conducted a hands-on basic security assessment for parents and teachers to learn more. Software The Vector Robot mobile application launches with a welcome screen.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

Stories pointing to secretive consumer tracking policies and privacy violations from companies like Facebook and Google have stirred further outcries, and education companies are not immune to criticisms either. These achievements explain why academic researchers are distinguishing their work from those done for commercial reasons.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As part of the launch of our new smart-device security testing, the Common Sense Privacy Program evaluated a popular smart device called Vector and conducted a hands-on basic security assessment for parents and teachers to learn more. Software The Vector Robot mobile application launches with a welcome screen.

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2017

And he shared his fears about the current FCC's directions, particularly the impact of moving to a per-pupil reimbursement policy. "I What kind of fiscal deficit will the FCC's new policy create, especially for rural schools? In addition, CoSN named the districts of. Meriden, Conn. And just do the math." About 3,700 U.S.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Tactical student data privacy questions like “What can I do right now?” should be asked by all CIO’s, teachers, administrators and policymakers in this changing landscape of data access, student privacy and interoperability. The Balancing Act. Fruth describes this new data access landscape as a teeter-totter effect.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

While the internet and technology provide some amazing educational possibilities, educators must do the proper preparation to ensure student privacy and safety when using these tools. In this post I would like to discuss ten important ideas to consider when using internet resources and tools in the classroom. Check out my Booking Page.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

But as the usage and positive perception of digital learning tools grow in U.S. That’s arguably the case for U.S. smartphone and Wi-Fi adoption, which continues to grow unabated as evidenced in latest internet trends deck from renowned investor Mary Meeker. Those numbers suggest edtech is steadily marching into schools and classrooms.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Recently, Liu Huang answered questions from EdSurge via email, addressing a range of questions about her background, concerns over student privacy and the kinds of projects she’s most interested in funding. Unlike Sheldon, Liu Huang’s background isn’t in education philanthropy, nonprofits or government. This is hard work.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

And I know that there are a lot of questions about privacy and ethics on this one, but again… with kids? And I know that there are a lot of questions about privacy and ethics on this one, but again… with kids? Parents are able to set time limits per usage by device or by child. Listen Now. Stream by clicking here. Like DON’T.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 29, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. Our third Library 2.021 mini-conference: " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 23, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. Please also join this Library 2.0

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