EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2019

FETC 2019: How Small K–12 Schools Can Keep Their Networks Secure. Sun, 01/27/2019 - 18:48. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. Follow us on Twitter at @EdTech_K12 or the official conference Twitter account, @FETC , and join the conversation using the hashtag #FETC.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

Looking for Ways to Improve Data Privacy in Schools? Fri, 07/12/2019 - 09:41. But there are crucial steps to take to get a better handle on the status quo of data privacy in your schools and to develop a data governance strategy. . Develop a Data Privacy Strategy. How long is data stored, and how is it destroyed?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

TCEA 2019: As Ed Tech Expands, So Do Privacy Concerns. Wed, 02/06/2019 - 16:40. Public data breaches, such as the massive compromises at Equifax , Target and other companies, have increased awareness, Abshire said. Technology has shifted and changed and redirected the way we use data. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2019

FETC 2019: 10 Steps to Develop a Successful K–12 Bus Wi-Fi Program. Wed, 01/30/2019 - 12:56. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. Follow us on Twitter at @EdTech_K12 or the official conference Twitter account, @FETC , and join the conversation using the hashtag #FETC.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2019

CoSN 2019: How to Design an Effective K–12 Technology Evaluation Program. Thu, 04/04/2019 - 11:01. Proper technology evaluation is a crucial element to digital innovation , said Baule, speaking at Consortium for School Networking’s 2019 annual conference. eli.zimmerman_9856. Community Schools. Community Schools.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2018

3 Ways K-12 Schools Can Improve Their Cybersecurity in 2019. The results show that although hackers have become increasingly deft at stealing school and student data, the education industry is no better prepared to deal with these malicious threats,” the report’s authors conclude. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 12/17/2018 - 08:53.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

TCEA 2019: Where Is Your K–12 District on the Security Map? Tue, 02/05/2019 - 10:39. He also shared resources from TEA’s Texas Gateway, including a 40-item checklist that can serve as a detailed guide for IT leaders on a variety of data security strategies. . 5 – Data security is optimized. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

ICE 2019: Physical Arrangement Sets the Tone for K–12 Modern Learning Environments. Tue, 02/26/2019 - 12:04. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ICE 2019 coverage. eli.zimmerman_9856. Classroom Evolution Paves a Road for Modern Learning Environments. Decluttering is important,” Brown said.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Q&A: Amelia Vance’s Data Privacy Advice for K–12 Leaders? Fri, 10/18/2019 - 15:01. Daily news headlines chronicle the constant threat of data breaches targeting the nation’s K–12 schools. One reason for the frequency of those attacks, data privacy pro Amelia Vance says, is they’re easy targets. . Focus on Human Error.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2019

Q&A: Matthew Mugo Fields on the Current State of Data Analytics in K–12. Wed, 07/24/2019 - 08:28. While many teachers understand the importance of data, integrations can prove burdensome on educators who do not have the background or time to use analytics tools properly. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2019

Q&A: Kern County School Administrators on the Data-Driven Student Success. Mon, 08/12/2019 - 12:31. The Kern Integrated Data System will securely gather existing data streams, analyze that data and present it in dashboards to help educators and administrators ensure all students reach their full potential. . “To

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Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

It combines the best features of a learning management system, assessment management and data management into one. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. It is integrated classroom tools for students and teachers and powerful transparency for families and school leaders. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2019

Why K–12 Districts Should Use HCI to Improve Their Data Centers. Thu, 01/31/2019 - 09:42. K–12 schools need powerful data centers now more than ever as their infrastructures feel the increasing weight of new technology integrations, data analytics initiatives and the rising number of personalized devices.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2019

Thu, 01/10/2019 - 13:39. On the IT side of things, there are tools emerging from standard vendors, including cloud access security brokers, that are designed to help look for and set alerts for data going onto the cloud ,” says Robert Ayoub , program director for security products at IDC. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2019

These educators use Twitter as an effective tool to engage others in conversation and share their knowledge—all in an effort to teach the state's future leaders. In no particular order, here are some of my colleagues' and my favorite educational Twitter accounts from deep in the heart of Texas. August 8, 2019. October 30, 2019.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Despite a tumultuous 2023 – and a name change – Twitter/X saw a 27% boost in popularity among children. ” To see the full report on children’s digital habits across 2023, and how they have evolved since 2019, visit the Qustodio website.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2019

Fri, 01/25/2019 - 13:12. As cybercrime becomes more common in K–12 education, schools and districts face increasing threats from cybercriminals looking to sell access to systems and the types of personal and financial data that schools store in abundance. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . .

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As I was grading my student’s web pages today, one student’s goals struck me. In our student’s future, “big data” means “big opportunities.” Collecting, Cleaning, and Validating Data – Students learn how data scientists make sure data is valid.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 28, 2019

Tue, 05/28/2019 - 10:24. Data is also critical, as schools seek to determine where they need additional training to maximize technology investments and make informed decisions about future purchases. Does your district have that data? Data Insights Help K–12 Leaders Improve Decision-Making. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Learning in Hand

JANUARY 1, 2020

Twitter Analytics and Instagram Insights show me data about my social media posts. You are welcome to follow my posts on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook. My top tweets from each month of 2019 ?? link] — Tony Vincent (@tonyvincent) February 16, 2019. ?? Printable and digital versions. Upload a photo to [link].

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2022

According to Common Sense, between 2015 and 2019, screen use among teenagers (ages 13 to 18) increased by 11 percent. Between 2019 and late 2021, screen use among both teens and tweens grew an additional 17 percent. TikTok wasn’t as big a platform in 2019, and it wasn’t even a thing in 2015.” TiKTok is a big force,” he says.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Review the Data. El Bojairami and Driscoll (2019) found a positive effect on course content reflections of engineering students. I was able to edit the lesson I was teaching and didn’t lose my student data. Think of it as a digital handout.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

Tue, 08/06/2019 - 12:12. The Rhode Island Department of Education , for example, announced plans to use its $500,000 grant to launch an internship program to place students in cybersecurity and data analysis apprenticeships. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. Andrew.Steger_zKQu.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:08. Blended learning “can provide educators and students with a wealth of actionable insights on student learning, needs and preferences, empowering them to deliver the right learning resources at the right time for the right students,” according to the Consortium for School Networking’s Tech Enablers 2019 report.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

Wed, 01/23/2019 - 16:34. Teachers will need to boost their own competencies in data analysis, abstraction and algorithm design. ISTE encourages teachers to design curricula that put data into students’ hands to create art projects or solve global problems. 5 Ways K–12 Teachers Can Take a New Approach to Computational Thinking.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 20, 2019

Wed, 03/20/2019 - 16:25. Besides becoming a pilot, they could look at jobs in programming, design, engineering, mechanics and data analysis. Drones Take Their Place in the K–12 Classroom. eli.zimmerman_9856. Many children look at drones as cool toys. by Wylie Wong.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 8, 2019

Clair on episode 540 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Sherry St. You don’t need Twitter to read it.) Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) August 6, 2019 Sherry St. was released in June of 2019. Clair gives us principles for effective instructional coaching.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Thu, 08/15/2019 - 13:15. Kajeet ’s ConnectEdNow campaign , announced in June, aims to make broadband access more affordable by providing students with portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices, a $200 mobile device subsidy and discounted data plans from Verizon , T-Mobile and other LTE providers. Is a Backpack the Key to Closing the Homework Gap?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Mon, 02/18/2019 - 10:45. Teachers can insert shapes in G-Suite, allowing them to easily set up base 10 blocks or images representing coins for counting and math , and tables can be added for lessons that require data charting. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Wed, 10/30/2019 - 15:13. School districts collect gobs of data, much of which is required by law. Every state has laws about data retention. For schools and districts, losing data without the means to recover it is a major issue. Losing all of the district’s data and having a major disaster topped the list.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 4, 2019

Mon, 03/04/2019 - 15:55. The Chromebook App Hub — a new resource to help teachers find and integrate Google educational apps in the classroom — will launch later this year, Google announced today at SXSW EDU 2019 in Austin, Texas. New Chromebook App Hub Speeds the Search for K–12 Classroom Apps. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 1, 2019

On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, from 12:23 to 2:46 p.m. Visitors to the Exploratorium can enjoy programs in both English and Spanish , a data-driven sonification by composer Wayne Grim, lectures by Exploratorium staff educators, and other eclipse programming. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 2, 2019

New Analytics Tool From CDW, Lightspeed Systems Helps Schools Optimize Tech Use Today at COSN 2019 , CDW, in partnership with Lightspeed Systems , introduced Analytics Powered by Relay, a dashboard solution enabling K-12 schools to make informed decisions about their use of educational technology devices, applications and websites.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 15:29. Phishing remains the leading cause of data breaches. Bogus emails that con or coerce users into disclosing key personal data are responsible for the vast majority of successful cyberattacks across the public and private sectors. K–12 Schools Remain Vulnerable to Email Phishing Attacks. by Adam Stone.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Fri, 09/13/2019 - 12:12. This means teaching students to be stewards of their own data, as well as training them to identify and avoid pitfalls such as phishing scams. How Technology Can Improve Digital Citizenship in K–12. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

We also invite you to come early for our deep-dive workshops on esports, becoming a new CTO, and data privacy practices. Our large district summit, which received rave reviews at the 2019 conference, returns for its second year. New resources on student data privacy. You might also catch one of our famous s’more breaks.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

We also invite you to come early for our deep-dive workshops on esports, becoming a new CTO, and data privacy practices. Our large district summit, which received rave reviews at the 2019 conference, returns for its second year. New resources on student data privacy. You might also catch one of our famous s’more breaks.

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