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Here’s why anecdotes are as important as data in edtech decisions

eSchool News

Yet, when it comes to edtech, the consensus industry-wide is that recommendations from your peers mean nothing when compared to data points. Don’t get me wrong – efficacy studies are crucial when comparing edtech solutions in the procurement decision process. Edtech evaluation is currently the Wild West.

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Providers Rise to Meet the Challenge of K–12 Data Security

EdTech Magazine

Providers Rise to Meet the Challenge of K–12 Data Security. Despite these benefits, many districts’ infrastructures do not meet the standards of the Federal Trade Commission’s Principles of Fair Information Practice , which outline best practices to ensure student privacy and protection. eli.zimmerman_9856. Fri, 01/18/2019 - 13:45.

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How edtech boosts parent engagement in schools

Neo LMS

Here are some basic guidelines for effective parent-teacher communication: Clarity. That is why schools should be prepared for these situations and act accordingly, whether it is by translating some school materials or by adopting edtech tools that enable multiple language use. Edtech tools need to be intuitive and easy to use.

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Protecting Student Data Privacy as a Guiding EdTech Principle

Lightspeed Systems

Last month, a lawsuit was filed by California parents alleging another online monitoring software company illegally collected students’ personal data, including location data, without their consent and sold it to third-party vendors. NOT collect personally identifiable offline contact information.

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What Every Edtech Company Needs to Know About Schools and Data Privacy

Edsurge

New federal and state laws —and a greater focus on the issue by districts—are giving edtech companies a lot to consider. With that in mind: Be prepared to share a company policy on PII retention and destruction, and have one ready. The data privacy landscape looks a lot different than it did even a few years ago.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. What are the projections for edtech? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024.

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Why Accessibility Must Be a Part of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Initiatives

Edsurge

Companies that are committed to diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) provide products and services that authentically and accurately reflect the learners they serve—whoever they are and wherever they live. Such institutions recognize the importance of meeting learners where they are—and the positive impact this has on outcomes.