EdTech Magazine

JULY 11, 2018

With a system that has so many connections to sensitive information, and is being regularly connected to devices across districts, seamless data sharing can be “ irresponsible and unethical without the right security in place and governed by appropriate data privacy policies,” according to Project Unicorn, a data interoperability initiative.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies. Rather than creating policies and compliance guidelines from scratch, start with what works and adapt it for your school. If not, help them find a tool that meets the goal and complies with the school’s data privacy policy.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Step 4: Conduct regular accessibility audits.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

District IT must have guardrails in place to ensure students only have access to age-appropriate content, but web content filtering is more than blocking inappropriate websites—it’s about keeping students safe and focused on learning. 3—Flexible Policy Management One size does not fit all when it comes to a school content filter!

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Given that many children were acquiring iPads for personal use, some schools adopted a Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD) Policy. Many schools employ the use of a web filter to meet these requirements; however, administrators required new solutions that extended protection to school-owned devices at home.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

Over the years we have seen more embracement of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and 1:1 device rollouts. Cost and ease of access will only lead to more schools and districts going down this path. Persistent access to high-speed Internet in and out of school. Responsible Use Policies (RUPs). Powerful learning devices.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 16, 2023

The district selected five vendors and conducted a comprehensive evaluation process consisting of sales calls, demonstrations, and feedback from existing clients to ensure they could build a true partnership to meet their product functionality and support needs. The flexibility is fantastic. The flexibility is fantastic.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

My point here is that many children across the world have access to, and are using, technology outside of school in a variety of ways. Not only do many have access, but also older children possess their own devices (cell phones, smart phones, laptops, tablets, e-readers, etc.). What are your thoughts on BYOT in schools?

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edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

Looking through the lens of three district leaders, a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , highlighted how school districts are working with their staff and students to assure accessibility for all. A straightforward approach is to make sure that districtwide policies live beyond the binder on the shelf.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

During a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , the presenters discussed the policies and practices that also keep data safe in a digital education environment. Every stakeholder group needs to have a clear understanding of district policies and their role in implementing them.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In Wake County, district leadership intentionally adopted policies and frameworks and provided time and expectations around teachers meeting together as a professional learning team. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. About the Host.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2015

The engaging aspects of technology today and ubiquitous access to information provide constant engagement to learners of all ages. Blended and virtual learning : Traditional schooling, as dictated by brick-and-mortar buildings and mainstay pedagogical techniques, no longer meet the diverse learning needs of all students.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 8, 2017

As summer winds down, you’ve likely already started thinking about how to meet your school’s bandwidth needs in the year (and years) to come. Here are six key considerations, based on the Federal Communications Commission’s broadband access recommendations, to bear in mind as you evaluate your school’s needs.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 8, 2017

As summer winds down, you’ve likely already started thinking about how to meet your school’s bandwidth needs in the year (and years) to come. Here are six key considerations, based on the Federal Communications Commission’s broadband access recommendations, to bear in mind as you evaluate your school’s needs.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2018

One of the more prominent shifts in preK-12 public education is the policies and attitudes around student enrollment in a landscape of growing school options. As a result of this paradigm shift, communities around the country are demanding a more transparent, equitable, and accessible enrollment process for all families.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Yet, 1:1 classrooms, BYOD, and tech-supported education are today’s reality. Next, once the mission is clear, leaders should work with the tech team and teachers to ensure that the technology will meet those goals. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Eanes has had 67 parent meetings since starting their 1:1 initiatives 3 years ago. What about parents who don''t have access? Please see specifics on my re-use policy in the right-hand column of my blog before re-posting/re-using any of my blog content. 1:1 BYOD BYOT mlearning' Distraction - What about off task behavior?

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

While teachers may complain, having website filters and blocks can decrease the possibility of criminals accessing the schools’ tech through the web. Additional questions include: Who has access to data on site and at a vendor? And if you leave a vendor, what is their policy for destruction and disposal of data?

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. When writing policies, rather than restating the laws and all the legal jargon, administrators need to ask themselves what each group needs to know, and what do they need to do. Then, start with the basics.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

You can read more about our affiliate and sponsored content policies here. Further, 1:1 learning environments (where each student has access to a personal electronic device) are tied to positive outcomes like increased student engagement , more personalized learning experiences, and improved communication between students and teachers.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 30, 2014

Earlier this month, I participated on a panel about BYOD Equit y at SXSWedu. Last Thursday while I was in a breakout session during our Spring TEC-SIG meeting, session presenter Wendy Jones referenced this graphic as she discussed teacher professional development and access to technology. Original Source Unknown.

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Gaggle Speaks

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Whether you choose a BYOD policy or your school or district provides devices through a 1:1 initiative, there will be some aspect of support required. Set a Meeting Time. The team should have regularly scheduled meetings either before or after school or even during school at a lunch hour. Design a Ticketing System.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

Whether schools are 1:1 or still relying on computer carts, the move to online assessments creates new needs from devices to professional development to data privacy policies. When issues arise, in-person meetings are best. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

All students need to have the same access to WiFi, and thus the ability to use the device, whether they are at school or not. Equitable access should be a part of a larger discussion about how the schools are serving their students’ needs. For instance, one barrier to access was library cards.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2019

While the presenters named several reasons they chose to move to the cloud, their top reason was equitable access to edtech. First, all programs are accessible to all students and teachers. If one pathway goes down, students and teachers will still have access. IT should plan for more bandwidth than they think they’ll ever need.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Each district is unique and no one bandwidth number will meet everyone’s learning requirements across the board. To address the first factor, take a tally of the number of devices that will access your network on a regular basis. Sounds simple enough, but how much bandwidth does your district truly need?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Many LMSes were originally developed for higher education and later adapted for K-12, but Edsby is designed specifically for the unique needs of a K-12 school district, integrating with legacy systems like the district’s SIS and leveraging existing data and security policies. How does it help teachers? Parents in the LMS.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 18, 2018

School management needs to take reasonable steps to ensure protection beyond data sharing policies. Lilly explained that his schools, for instance, have frequent administrative access audits to ensure they can’t see information, like social security numbers, they shouldn’t. Individual superintendents and principals can even be sued.

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The 21st Century Principal

AUGUST 11, 2012

Looking at the list of reforms in vogue today, one can only wonder whether reform is really the goal, or as Prensky points out, “Reform efforts are more about bringing back the education system that was,” instead of creating an education system that truly meets the needs of 21st century students.

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MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

Teachers at the cutting edge of this work are asking students to use technology to access and synthesize information in the service of finding solutions to multifaceted, complex problems they might encounter in the real world. Access to mobile technology especially has helped students feel comfortable in the role of digital creator.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. Combined, ENA and CatchOn provide a rich portfolio of services to meet the demands of today’s digital schools. The program runs from May 2018-June 2019. Schools can join until September 2018.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 4, 2015

This past week in Philadelphia I participated in a meeting that launched the year-long process of refreshing ISTE’s Standards for Students. We’ve championed equitable access and unbanning critical resources. We’ve led 1:1 and BYOD roll-outs. We led schools in evolving understandings digital citizenship.

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