Protecting Student Data Privacy When Reviewing EdTech Apps
Lightspeed Systems
APRIL 12, 2024
Student data privacy is a primary concern when using edtech apps, and a new resource exists to make educators’ evaluations of apps easier.
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Lightspeed Systems
APRIL 12, 2024
Student data privacy is a primary concern when using edtech apps, and a new resource exists to make educators’ evaluations of apps easier.
Lightspeed Systems
AUGUST 24, 2023
Student welfare, of course, is comprised of many elements, including teaching and learning, student mental health, student safety, and, importantly, student data privacy. Finally, Lightspeed Systems is a Student Data Privacy Consortium signatory, and has signed the Student Privacy Pledge.
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Doug Levin
JUNE 1, 2015
Student data privacy advocates should note well that this is neither an issue created by educational technology, nor associated with any technology company – and is allowable under current FERPA privacy protections.
Securly
APRIL 2, 2024
Beyond its impact on academic integrity, AI use in schools also raises issues about student data privacy and digital citizenship. Instead, their focus is turning toward solutions to help them use AI in a responsible and ethical way, and teach their students to do the same.
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Editor’s note : This story on 10 back-to-school resources for edtech leaders originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. CoSN Resources on AI offer insight, advice and peer experiences that will guide EdTech leaders in harnessing the power of AI to enhance learning. And guess what?
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Editor’s note : This story on 10 back-to-school resources for edtech leaders originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. CoSN Resources on AI offer insight, advice and peer experiences that will guide EdTech leaders in harnessing the power of AI to enhance learning. And guess what?
Securly
MARCH 5, 2024
Additionally, it also generates reports of the provided data in whatever format is requested, allowing efficient and effortless creation of data visuals. To learn more about the ins and outs of Securly Discern, read our blog. For more information about AI in education and how Discern ensures student data privacy, read the blog.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2019
And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.
Edsurge
JANUARY 9, 2023
“For instance, it is increasingly recognized that predictive policing companies regularly collect and utilize public social media data.” They were also concerned that access to Facebook data by third parties like government and police agencies may violate laws meant to protect student privacy.
Doug Levin
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition). Wyoming Ends Program Supporting Migrant Students | Wyoming Public Media Statewide Network → Farmworker families often have to move from state to state to find work, and that makes school challenging for their kids. Strong opinions may be weakly held.
Doug Levin
JUNE 18, 2019
For those who care about the evolving terrain of student data privacy and civil liberties issues in schools, you may know that the actions of Lockport (NY) Public Schools – and their defiance of the advice of the New York State Department of Education – have become a defining case. No Description.
Doug Levin
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition). Wyoming Ends Program Supporting Migrant Students | Wyoming Public Media Statewide Network → Farmworker families often have to move from state to state to find work, and that makes school challenging for their kids. Strong opinions may be weakly held.
Lightspeed Systems
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
However, with the vast array of educational apps available, it’s essential for school districts to establish clear guidelines and procedures for app approvals to ensure students’ safety, data privacy, and the alignment of apps with curriculum goals. Provide Training.
techlearning
MARCH 26, 2018
Worries over personal data are not restrained to Russians and Facebook. This weekend’s reading of the Tech&Learning news feeds indicates that the issue is an edtech sore point as well. Edweek surveys privacy experts on what the Cambridge Analytica fiasco means for schools.
Doug Levin
APRIL 27, 2017
Zeynep Tufekci shares her experiences more broadly (beyond education) in this provocative talk from June 2016: I’ll be spending some time later this week with friends and colleagues at the EdTech Efficacy Research Academic Symposium and look forward to the dialogue. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 17 Edition).
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2019
And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2019
And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2019
And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2019
And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2019
And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 9, 2019
And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2019
And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.
EdTech Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2019
And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.
Doug Levin
JUNE 28, 2015
For those who care about the privacy of student information, it is equally important to address issues of IT security – for even the best privacy policies and laws are meaningless if student data is left exposed to unauthorized personnel on school computers or out on the internet. Image credits.
edWeb.net
AUGUST 12, 2021
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. She graduated from Florida State University and received a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida.
edWeb.net
JUNE 13, 2019
Along with a 1:1 goal, comes the deluge of edtech tools, software, and applications into classrooms. Data analytics tools give the visibility school districts need to transform data into meaningful and actionable insights. Mike Schwab has spent his career in finance, enterprise software sales and edtech. Suzy holds a B.S.
edWeb.net
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Mention edtech, and the first thought that usually comes to mind is collecting data to evaluate students’ progress. By asking three key questions, leaders can get a better sense of their K-12 edtech ecosystem. Do you know if any of these applications violate student data privacy?
edWeb.net
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
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.
Graphite Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
I love edtech. I love finding awesome tools that engage students and get them thinking critically and collaborating. And I love reviewing privacy policies -- not! To date we've completed 300-plus evaluations of popular edtech apps. We want educators to be privacy aware, not privacy scared.
techlearning
JULY 23, 2018
and the MLB All Star game were the backdrop for the inaugural CoSN Student Data Privacy Workshop. This seal program is the “nation’s only data privacy seal for school systems” that recognizes school districts’ commitment to high standards around student data privacy. Washington, D.C.
techlearning
MARCH 27, 2018
On Wednesday, April 11 at 1 PM ET, join Kerry Gallagher, an expert in K-12 digital learning and the effective and safe use of technology in the classroom for an engaging and informative live discussion on the topic of data informed learning and student data privacy issues. For more information go to: [link] # # #.
eSpark
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Are the new products compliant with state and federal student data privacy laws? The education community will eventually have regulations and standards in place to address these concerns, but in the meantime it will be up to district tech teams to make the right decisions for their students.
Tech Helpful
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Mentor students in safe, legal, and ethical practices with digital tools ad the protection of intellectual rights and property. Model and promote management of personal data and digital identity and protect student data privacy. I am an avid edtech blogger. Protect student data privacy.
techlearning
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Edtech programs that mirror video games were also brought in, building student confidence as learners won badges and advanced through the levels of the adaptive programs. They can work on the same programs their children are using at their own pace—it’s private and respectful, so there’s no stigma.
Graphite Blog
JANUARY 20, 2016
As I now knew that the commenter was the principal of a school, it became clear that the subject of the question -- who, remember, was identified by first and last name -- was almost certainly a student at the school. At the very least, schools and districts should create a student-data-privacy-protection plan.
Doug Levin
APRIL 23, 2017
Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. What then of the students?
Doug Levin
APRIL 23, 2017
Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. What then of the students?
Marketplace K-12
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
” One of the obvious questions about blockchain in the current education environment is whether it would become ensnared in the web of student-data-privacy concerns, which has tripped up many an ed-tech company and put K-12 district officials on edge. See a recent blog post Levin wrote about blockchain.).
Tom Murray
AUGUST 21, 2016
The Forum is led by Internet privacy experts and includes an advisory board comprised of leading figures from industry, academia, law and advocacy groups. Tackling issues of sensitive data, de-identification, big data, and ethics in use, this nonprofit is a thought leader in the student data privacy space.
Doug Levin
MARCH 19, 2017
A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition). Technology used to target UAE’s cheating students | The National → "We were saying technology helps students cheat, now, we’d say it’s helping them understand unethical behaviour better than ever." Strong opinions may be weakly held.
Lightspeed Systems
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Teachers and other stakeholders should also have considerable input into ethical considerations like student data privacy, potential bias, and misinformation associated with AI tools. Ensure Student Data Privacy and Digital Equity Expand the dialogue regarding AI applications to beyond what happens in the classroom.
Doug Levin
JUNE 17, 2015
appeared first on Doug Levin | EdTech Strategies. In this case, the balance of power and control shifts from the publisher to the school and the school gets to dictate characteristics of the content such as which authors/content creators/publishers they want to work with or how they want to organize the scope and sequence of the curriculum.
edWeb.net
MARCH 1, 2020
The budgeting team needs to understand the many roles of edtech as well. Edtech needs sustained funding over time because once tech initiatives are started, they can’t be stopped. Online assessments will always raise student data privacy concerns. When issues arise, in-person meetings are best.
edWeb.net
OCTOBER 14, 2019
No matter what the subject, though, every publisher should be ready to share their student data privacy standards for their digital tools. Previously, about half of the students in the United States were in adoption states, but the number of pure adoption states has decreased. Join the Community.
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