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

Digital Promise

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. We recognize that while educators adapt to new realities, they remain dedicated to their students’ well-being and learning.

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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

edWeb.net

More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies. You might need to rethink all of your family documents from teacher presentations to handbooks to explain how your district protects student information. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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The Keys to Discussing Student Data Privacy

edWeb.net

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 Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Districts

edWeb.net

The panelists agreed that a collaborative approach with school boards, district leadership, and legal counsel is critical to keeping student data safe. The panelists recommended superintendents provide a clear review of the district data privacy policy and compliance practices with their community early and often.

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Critical Steps for Safeguarding Data Privacy

edWeb.net

Of course, there are technical aspects to protecting data, and as many schools have learned during the pandemic, district IT staff need to stay on top of evolving efforts to compromise systems. But that’s just one part of guarding student information. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority.

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K-12 Leaders on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI

edWeb.net

Understanding the Differences Between AI and Generative AI Technically, AI “is the intellect shown by machines which is based on the synthesized and predictive inferences of the information with which they are trained.” In general, AI is focused on conducting one function based on specific programming information.

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16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools

Tom Murray

CoSN is a professional association and advocacy group for district technology leaders with a goal of “empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to create engaging learning environments and provide the tools essential for their success”. Organization: Digital Promise. URL: www.digitalpromise.org.