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Instructure Is Back on the Stock Market, But Not Much Change Expected For Canvas Users

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The specific concern came over a statement by the company’s then-CEO, Dan Goldsmith, who boasted at an investor conference that the company was developing algorithms based on user data that would give it a competitive advantage in the market. And Instructure’s latest prospectus doesn’t mention big plans to use data or algorithms, notes Hill.

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Making Sure Your Online Services Protect Your Students’ Data

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She graduated from Florida State University and received a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida. manages IMS Global’s TrustEd Apps program to proactively guide and support institutions and edtech suppliers in the use, collection, and sharing of sensitive student data.

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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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With up-to-the-minute data analysis, districts can make informed decisions about critical components of edtech integration, including digital curricula, professional development, investment, and student data privacy. This article was modified and published by EdScoop. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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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.