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Mindful Tracking Cookie Policies Improve K—12 Data Security

EdTech Magazine

There have been 361 cybersecurity incidents involving public schools since 2016 according to the K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center , and with rates increasing year over year , schools need to be more aware of issues with data privacy and enact targeted solutions to keep student data safe. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Tart Retorts and Tools: Overheard at SXSWedu

Edsurge

But this year, the company is less visible on the SXSWedu floor, and the Amazon Education Twitter handle has been quiet since February 7 of this year. The tool is currently available on Chromebooks, but the company promises an iOS version soon. New edtech accountability tool CatchOn launched on Tuesday. Who Said What?

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Going on the Offensive: Cyber Security Strategies for Schools

edWeb.net

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. You are invited to connect with him on Twitter and share your favorite leadership book at @pj_aiken. You can also read his leadership blog at [link].

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

While a comprehensive post of my initial findings will be published in the coming weeks (in partnership with the Future of Privacy Forum ), I did offer up a quick post this week on an emerging issue worthy of greater consideration: Should We Be Sending Students Who Hack Their Schools to Jail? This past two weeks also saw seven (7!)

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

While a comprehensive post of my initial findings will be published in the coming weeks (in partnership with the Future of Privacy Forum ), I did offer up a quick post this week on an emerging issue worthy of greater consideration: Should We Be Sending Students Who Hack Their Schools to Jail? This past two weeks also saw seven (7!)

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition)

Doug Levin

Tagged on: March 19, 2017 The Top 10: Student Privacy News (Feb-March 2017) | Future of Privacy Forum → If you care about student data privacy, worth the read and worth signing up for the email newsletter. I remain skeptical that leasing low-cost Chromebooks represents a good deal for schools.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security. And their high profile presence on Instagram, Twitter, and the like to exacerbate inequality and re-inscribe a conspicuous consumption of gadgetry as a sign of “innovation.”. Certainly “free” works well for cash-strapped schools. Peter Thiel.

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