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Making Sure Your Online Services Protect Your Students’ Data

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One point made during the presentation was that free apps are not always the best choice because some companies provide their apps at no charge and then generate revenue by collecting and selling users’ data, and the companies may not be aware of the requirements they need to meet when their users are students. Kevin Lewis Sr.

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The Challenges of Easy Data Access

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Tactical student data privacy questions like “What can I do right now?” should be asked by all CIO’s, teachers, administrators and policymakers in this changing landscape of data access, student privacy and interoperability. Fruth describes this new data access landscape as a teeter-totter effect.

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How Districts Can Unlock Actionable Data

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It was critical that school districts “get a handle on” digital tools and subscriptions in an attempt to streamline and create efficiencies in their districts that can lead to measurable improvements and learning outcomes while balancing student privacy and meeting annual budget. Data Analytics.

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Get to the root of the edtech issues with three key questions

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Data can also show where programs may be contributing to student success and where the resources show minimal impact. Do you know if any of these applications violate student data privacy? Sometimes, even approved edtech tools may have an add-on that doesn’t follow your school’s privacy standards.

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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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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. This article was modified and published by EdScoop. He is passionate about preparing students for a world that gets crazier by the day.

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Inside Tips for Successfully Implementing Online Assessments

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When issues arise, in-person meetings are best. Online assessments will always raise student data privacy concerns. Whenever students are entering usernames, passwords, and other personal information, the administration needs to have extra protections. “You This article was modified and published by EdScoop.