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5 different ways IT directors handle student data privacy

eSchool News

Student data privacy is a hot-button issue. In the last five years, according to Amelia Vance, director of education privacy & policy counsel at the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), over 600 bills on the topic have been introduced and 125 new laws have passed in about 40 states.

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How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols

EdTech Magazine

How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols. As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools must balance student access with student privacy laws. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how data privacy concerns are expanding with education technology use. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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FETC 2019: Day One

eSchool News

Though I do miss seeing Hawaiian shirts and skateboards at the Surf conference that shared the south side of the Orange County Convention Center, the extra space taken over by FETC makes the conference workshops more accessible, convenient, and right in the heart of the main concourse. Student Data Privacy.

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CoSN 2018 Annual Conference and Global Symposium

eSchool News

Starting with an international focus, CoSN/UNESCO Global Symposium will highlight the essential digital-citizenship skills needed by students to be successful in today’s global environment. To what extent is technology providing new challenges to digital citizenship?

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Where Will You Go? Get Global with your Students

EdTechTeam

To plan ahead, you should consider what type of access students will have as this may have an impact on your overall timeline. Things like time zones, access to internet, and access to devices can be a great conversation with students that will help include them with your own planning.

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Educators as Empowered Citizens (Unpacking the ISTE Standards for Educators)

Tech Helpful

Model and promote management of personal data and digital identity and protect student data privacy. ISTE Standards for Educators 2017) Part of using technology in the classroom is both modeling and creating opportunities for ourselves and our students to be a productive part of the digital landscape.

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Protecting Student Privacy on Social Media: Do's and Don'ts for Teachers

Graphite Blog

While social media can pose risks to student privacy, these risks can be managed with informed, intentional use. So, if you're looking to take the plunge -- or already have -- review this non-exhaustive list of do's and don'ts for protecting privacy and setting a responsible example of safe sharing in your classroom.