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Micro-credentials and COVID-19: Supporting Professional Learning When Schools are Closed

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Micro-credential COVID-19 Library. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, districts and educators have been tasked with shifting teaching and learning online, and many are seeking resources to support learning in this new environment. Student data privacy should not be a victim to tumultuous times.

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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

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Teachers can no longer download any app they want and use it the same day—every piece of instructional technology must be vetted for how it relates to educational goals and checked against software the school already has. More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies.

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The Keys to Discussing Student Data Privacy

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Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. CoSN has stepped in with guidance for superintendents and principals to help them with several aspects of student data privacy, including best practices for informing the community.

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Critical Steps for Safeguarding Data Privacy

edWeb.net

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. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority.

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Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Districts

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The panelists recommended superintendents provide a clear review of the district data privacy policy and compliance practices with their community early and often. Data privacy training should not be a checkbox at the beginning of the school year.

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Going on the Offensive: Cyber Security Strategies for Schools

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Do you know where your data is stored? With the increased emphasis on student data privacy, many school leaders might think they have a handle on cyber security. Educate all staff members frequently and thoroughly. Education programs need to be more comprehensive and ongoing throughout the year.

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Inside Tips for Successfully Implementing Online Assessments

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Educators must first have a deep and cohesive understanding of what they’re trying to accomplish in the classroom and how they’re trying to do it. Online assessments will always raise student data privacy concerns. Have an instructional framework centered around curriculum design before talking about assessment.