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College's Use of Exam-Proctoring Software to ‘Scan’ Rooms Violated Privacy Rights, Judge Finds

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The case involves a student at Cleveland State University whose professor asked students to allow the college’s Honorlock software to capture images of their surroundings to make sure study materials weren’t present. The Fourth Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures of their persons or property.

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How to Choose the Best Educational Software for Your Classroom

Kitaboo on EdTech

Technology has seeped its way into classrooms, streamlined academic standards, and transformed the pedagogical landscape to a large extent. Today, students are blessed with interactive platforms, personalized education, online learning, and educational software that have been designed to enhance the learning experience.

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Free Digital K-12 Academic Standards Registry Announced

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IMS Global Learning Consortium (IMS Global/IMS), the non-profit collaborative for educational technology innovation, impact, and interoperability announced a new collaboration among IMS member organizations to launch a free digital registry of state K-12 academic standards.

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Approaching an Online Computer Science Degree: What You Need to Know

EdTech4Beginners

Each institution provides unique strengths, from LU’s well-rounded approach to MIT’s rigorous academic standards. Ensure the program you select covers essential topics while providing opportunities to delve into areas of interest like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or software development.

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How Does Plagiarism Checking Work

PlagiarismCheck

PlagiarismCheck tool to check originality and beyond PlagiarismCheck.org, an advanced plagiarism detection software , employs artificial intelligence algorithms to detect various forms of plagiarism. It enhances their reputation and underscores their commitment to maintaining high academic standards.

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New AI tool helps teachers tackle math

eSchool News

Faced with the pressures of limited time, higher academic standards, diverse student needs, and the responsibility to teach many subjects and multiple grade levels, elementary school teachers have expressed a critical need for easy-to-use, well-designed math resources and ongoing support.

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The Next Social Contract for Public Education Needs New Terms of Service

Doug Levin

The articulation of academic standards for students by elected and appointed public school officials is nothing less than an expression of community values and collective future vision for the country. Students should not have to trade their privacy in exchange for a free, high-quality public education.