Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2024

The committee’s roughly 250-page report also made recommendations for governmental policies and future research on the topic. Not only that, any policy directives have to come with funding and support, the committee urges. The more time users spend on a platform, the more money a social media company stands to make from advertisements.

Social Media 160

Social Media Report Company Data 160

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This week the Brookings Institution released a policy brief titled “ A Whole New World: Education Meets the Metaverse. ” It offers advice to tech companies that are jumping into the metaverse, with principles from learning science for how to shape the development of their products and services. We want it to be culturally responsive.

Company 154

Company Education Study Accessibility 154

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Private equity firm is amassing companies that collect data on America’s children. That connection enables new students in a course to receive access to the LMS immediately, without having to wait for somebody to provide access to the materials. Client data is the property of the District. 1232g, et seq.

Student Data Privacy 296

Student Data Privacy Data LMS Policies 296

ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2022

Whether your employees are working from home or the coffee shop, certain measures must be taken to minimize security risks and data breaches that could hurt the rest of your company. By providing basic security policies and procedures to your employees, they are less likely to fall victim to cyber threats. billion in 2020.

Laptops 430

Laptops Company Data Software 430

Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2020

Following nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd and others at the hands of police, I have received a slew of emails from edtech companies containing statements of solidarity and inclusion, explaining that the company supports diversity and does not tolerate racism. Inequities in technology use in the classroom.

EdTech 381

EdTech Company Conference Social Media 381

The Hechinger Report

MAY 29, 2023

For decades schools have been, rightly, accused of too often letting a toxic mix of low expectations and strict discipline policies put kids, mostly Black, Hispanic and Latino young men, on the school-to-prison pipeline. However, thoughtful support will mean nothing if we don’t increase access to programs.

Accessibility 92

Accessibility Broadband EdTech Policies 92

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2024

That's really been kind of our mode of operation: How do we just enable exploration and not disable access,” he says, “or have people say, ‘It's the latest trend, and it'll go away.’” If we don't get in front of this now with a nimble, flexible, guideline policy or strategy as a collective whole, it's gonna continue to change.”

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Guidelines Data Policies iPhone 152

Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2019

New federal and state laws —and a greater focus on the issue by districts—are giving edtech companies a lot to consider. With that in mind: Be prepared to share a company policy on PII retention and destruction, and have one ready. They may wish to allow students to access their data post-termination.

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Company Data EdTech Policies 111

EdTech4Beginners

AUGUST 6, 2022

In actuality, companies that are in their nascent stages, say at a pre—seed or a seed—stage level, can get an edge over their competitors. Moreover, in case of a data breach, the entire blame will be on you, your investors, your employees, and the whole company. Breaches are always ill—timed. Identify laws for data processing.

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Data Company Policies Assessment 246

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2023

The number of edtech products schools access in a typical month has tripled since four years ago to more than 1,400 tools, according to a recent estimate by Learn Platform, an edtech company that helps schools manage tech. Keeping a Safe Distance The companies that work with schools are aware of this concern.

EdTech 119

EdTech Coursera Data Company 119

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? There are efforts to collect and share offerings from companies that want to help impacted schools. Stay safe, sane and sanitary, everyone.

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Company Social Media Policies Student Data Privacy 142

EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools must balance student access with student privacy laws. . Most importantly, does the app allow parents to access student data? Common Sense Education can help schools evaluate the privacy policies of their external applications and see how those policies align with regulations. .

Student Data Privacy 410

Student Data Privacy Digital Citizenship Data Policies 410

The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2022

The plant is one of the largest owned by Abbott, one of just three companies that provides formula to low-income families through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Low rates of TANF assistance are common in the South, said Ife Floyd, a policy analyst with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute.

Accessibility 84

Accessibility Policies Report Trends 84

Edsurge

JULY 26, 2021

China’s ballooning edtech market is suddenly deflating thanks to new government restrictions on lucrative private tutoring companies that serve millions of the country’s children. There seem to be multiple motivations for the policy shift. That has made them more accessible and affordable to more families. have also taken hits.

EdTech 172

EdTech Policies Company Report 172

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

Now they ask teachers to check the tool’s data privacy policy and age requirements when making a request, so they have a better understanding of why a tool is—or isn’t—a good fit. As the executive director of curriculum and instruction for Union County Public Schools, a district of over 41,000 students outside Charlotte, N.C.,

EdTech 126

EdTech Assessment Policies Data 126

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2018

These concerns are only heightened as Chinese investors turn their attention to the United States education technology space acquiring companies with millions of public school users. Net Dragon, a Chinese gaming company that is building a significant education division, bought Edmodo for a combination of cash and equity valued at $137.5

Student Data Privacy 145

Student Data Privacy Company Data EdTech 145

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This summer, the White House persuaded seven major tech companies to make substantial commitments toward the responsible development of artificial intelligence; in early September, eight more joined in. I’ve been advocating for more than a decade for policies that apply strict safeguards around how children interact with AI.

Policies 93

Policies Social Media Company Learning 93

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2023

With ISTE, Digital Promise, OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, the World Economic Forum and many more , these organizations state they are coming together to create policy recommendations, revise the K-12 CS Framework to include AI teaching with AI, and engage diverse stakeholders. They are vulnerable. And that, my friends, is where we are.

Classroom 318

Classroom Social Media Microsoft Policies 318

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Some studies have suggested that non-native language speakers struggle to access effective healthcare, while others have found increases in negative interactions. Now, not only is the curriculum more accessible, but translation and chat capabilities power direct parent-to-teacher communication in any given language.

EdTech 128

EdTech Education Policies Assessment 128

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

When we focus our attention with laser precision on the edupreneurs who start new companies as the primary source of change, what do we miss? They are informed by #a11y ( accessibility design ) and #UX (user experience design) and the near-ubiquitous social media that penetrates across all sectors.

Company 103

Company EdTech Flipped Classroom LMS 103

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 30, 2020

Historically disadvantaged students, though, will have unequal access to the internet and to the hardware needed to fully participate in online courses. Campus closures, or restricted access, mean immediate threats to housing and food security for both college and school-aged students. Access to content. Safety comes first.

Accessibility 97

Accessibility Policies Laptops Libraries 97

Edsurge

JULY 26, 2022

Also in May, Marshall Plan for Moms, a non-profit organization focused on women’s economic empowerment and promoting public and private sector policies that support mothers, organized a national business coalition for child care with the aim of expanding child care support for employees. At Synchrony, 60 percent of our workforce are women.

Policies 191

Policies Company Survey Industry 191

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 26, 2020

Is this company using data in an inappropriate way? Does the school have a data governance policy? Who has access to that information? Because every additional person who has access to information can increase the risk that that information is shared and inappropriately or breached.”. Is this a privacy-protected product?

Learning 195

Learning Software Mobility Online Learning 195

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD) , in partnership with EdSAFE AI Alliance , is proud to announce the establishment of a new AI Policy Lab. “Our AI policy initiative underscores our dedication to integrating AI in a manner that prioritizes our values,” stated Melissa Moore, Superintendent at ESUSD.

STEM 63

STEM Policies How To Learning 63

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

Tailwinds: An Enabling Ecosystem A baseline enabling condition for game-based learning is access to computers and broadband. While there is still work to do in closing the digital divide, access is becoming less of a limiting factor for game-based learning. Over the past few decades, there have been great strides in this area.

Game-Based Learning 169

Game-Based Learning Broadband Learning Company 169

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 29, 2024

I wanted to ensure greater inclusion,” Churches said — which, in her case, meant expanding access to internships, particularly for students from historically underrepresented groups. But traditional internships are not universally accessible. “At Online internships can be more accessible than in-person programs.

Survey 122

Survey Company Industry Accessibility 122

N2Y

MAY 23, 2021

Welcome to part two of our travel series, where we cover a variety of topics on travel and access that will better prepare you for traveling with children with special needs. Travel and Physical Access. Travel and Communication Access. We all have different medical requirements, personal preferences, and comfort needs.

Accessibility 52

Accessibility Tablets Company Exercises 52

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

Last month, a lawsuit was filed by California parents alleging another online monitoring software company illegally collected students’ personal data, including location data, without their consent and sold it to third-party vendors. COPPA applies to the online collection of personal information by persons or entities under U.S.

Student Data Privacy 98

Student Data Privacy Data EdTech Internet Safety 98

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2024

Master takes pride that she, as a young, minority, female educator, was able to found and grow two EdTech companies that now reach more than 40,000 students in 30 states and five countries. Access it through the Mad Store App. You know, I don't have a lot of companies on here. Now, it's not a commercial. You had a little girl.

How To 359

How To Classroom Company Smartphone 359

Edsurge

AUGUST 18, 2017

Researchers from the National the National Education Policy Center (NEPC) say, yes. The document points out that the heavy emphasis on technology in the classroom not only makes students susceptible to brand marketing from technology companies, but it also socializes students to accept online surveillance as a normality.

Policies 77

Policies Personalized Learning Data Software 77

Securly

APRIL 2, 2024

Other AI-powered tools provide accommodations to support students with disabilities and increase accessibility for English-language learners. Tailored specifically for use in K-12 classrooms, AI Chat bridges the gap between giving students access to technology and guiding them how to use it responsibly and ethically.

Student Data Privacy 130

Student Data Privacy Digital Citizenship Data Policies 130

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class. It’s time for states to step up and realize that proper technology and WiFi connectivity are a must-have in public school districts, and that state policy is dangerously lagging behind.

Broadband 153

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 153

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 22, 2019

Anael Alston on Episode 549 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Anael Alston is Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Access, Equity and Community Engagement in the New York State Education Department.

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Course Policies Company Twitter 235

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Companies building AI tools for education should engage with education institutions and stakeholders to explain and demystify the opportunities and risks of new AI technologies. I commend our member companies who embraced this initiative to collaborate and for their commitment to support our children and teachers.” How is it Made?

Pearson 133

Pearson Education Industry Guidelines 133

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In a follow-up interview this week, DePrato noted that one likely reason for the unusual policy is that “the data in OpenAI cannot easily be filtered or monitored yet, so what choice do they have?” Felix pointed to resources the company created for educators to use the tool effectively, including a guide with sample prompts.

Policies 157

Policies Tools Survey Google 157

eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2023

“I am honored to be afforded the opportunity to lead this amazing organization and will continue prioritizing the mission while living our values and strategically growing the company,” Baumgartner said. He has been integral to the growth of successful education companies, such as Learnosity, Questar Assessment and ConnectEDU.

Industry 105

Industry Education Company Policies 105

Connecting 2 the World

JUNE 14, 2022

Over the last two days I have attended 2 different #MyFest22 presentations ( Accessibility Crowdsourcing for Digital Literacies Toolkit and Open Learning Journey Week 2 Kickoff) where the heart of the discussion was the question: what happens if a student or community is unable to access learning (tools, resources, content, courses)?

Accessibility 45

Accessibility Resources Learning Assessment 45