edWeb.net

AUGUST 12, 2021

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.

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Data Student Data Privacy Software Internet Safety 97

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

But to the BMO’s annual education industry conference, where company executives, investors, bankers and financiers of all stripes descended in their suits and slacks (but very few ties). On the agenda were one-on-one interviews with company CEOs and panel discussions on opportunities and challenges in different markets.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

Over 500 education technologists from companies and districts gathered last week in Denver for the IMS Learning Impact meeting , hosted by the IMS Global Consortium. This annual event aims to accelerate the development and adoption of data standards that allow technologies used in schools to “talk” to one another.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Few of us can argue that the internet and its connected technology has changed the global educational landscape for the better. More students than ever before now have access to a quality education, no matter where they live. Lesson plans can be tailored to meet the learning needs of individual students.

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Learning Student Data Privacy Data Software 254

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. Samsung’s Interactive Whiteboard was ready out-of-the-box and was an easy-to-use product for educators to easily provide personalized experiences.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

For example, despite increased activity on the platform—concurrent users on the Canvas LMS were up 60 percent from typical use patterns and video submissions are up tenfold from typical use patterns pre-Covid-19—the costs of moving more data and training more educators will keep the company from a short-term windfall, Benson says.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Storage Wars: Choosing a Secure Student Data Solution. Legislators across all 50 states have introduced student data privacy laws. The move makes sense: As educators leverage the benefits of connected classroom technologies, student data is captured and used to personalize the experience.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

School districts are struggling with the fact that 70% of purchased licenses for edtech programs don’t get used at all within the school year and only 10% of teachers know how often students should use edtech programs to drive learning outcomes. Data Analytics. Data Privacy. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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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.

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Data Accessibility Student Data Privacy Libraries 41

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2019

Some education technology vendors are eager to get their wares in front of school and district decision-makers. Cisneros’ office works with 31 school districts, has a budget of about $308 million and directly works with about 19,000 students, according to its website. But that enthusiasm is often a one-way street.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 22, 2019

Resource services, such as plagiarism checkers, online chat staffing, and special needs resources like speech therapy distance educators, YouTube, and more. Student Information Systems (SIS). A good strategy will provide the oversight and direction to use those iPads to change the students’ approach to education.

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LMS Software Student Data Privacy Policies 133

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The company says it can help users meditate by offering real-time feedback on their brain state. Advertising for the device is tailored to adults, but researchers outside of the company want to know if the devices can help calm students down as well—and keep them out of the principal’s office.

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Classroom Student Data Privacy Company Data 110

Hack Education

DECEMBER 1, 2017

(National) Education Politics. ” Via NPR : “ Graduate Students Across The Country Protest GOP Tax Plan.” Republicans in Congress are also working on a re-authorization of the Higher Education Act. From The Wall Street Journal , “Five Things on the House’s Higher Education Bill.”

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Education Knewton Company MOOC 46

Hack Education

APRIL 27, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. All this feeds the review I write each December on the stories we are told about the future of education. National) Education Politics. ” (“…She’s unlikely to encounter local students when she’s there.”).

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Balancing a district budget is an annual job that has many administrators prioritizing monies to meet the needs of students and staff, as well as the upkeep and daily operations of the grounds and facilities. This could be anything from their name and grade all the way to their entire student demographic and academic profile.

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Technology Software Student Data Privacy Data 124

Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2016

In our fourth year-end personal statement roundup, we’ve again asked thought leaders to share their outlooks on education, but with a twist. Here’s what Manuela Ekowo, policy analyst with the Education Policy program at New America, had to say. education technology agenda. Distance education took place via.

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EdTech Student Data Privacy MOOC Policies 60

Hack Education

MAY 18, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. All this feeds the review I write each December on the stories we are told about the future of education. National) Education Politics. Mick Zais has been confirmed as the Deputy Secretary of Education.

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Education Company MOOC Report 49

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Clever now working with thousands of schools and vendors for data privacy in education. One-­third of K­12 schools in the United States have adopted Clever to secure student data, the company announced. Founded by educators, Clever is a secure software platform that makes it easy for schools and students.

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Data Student Data Privacy Technology Software 40

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Do you know that feeling when you are told your questions about student privacy are unfounded by a representative of a company that earns 86% of its total revenue from advertising? “I’m slightly wary of building a Google data profile of a young child,” says @ashleyrcarman @verge [link].

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

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. Educate all staff members frequently and thoroughly. Education programs need to be more comprehensive and ongoing throughout the year.

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Strategy Student Data Privacy Data Policies 53

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Filter bubbles are bad, including in educational technology. Here’s what caught my eye the week of March 6, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. This from the school district that is still reeling from a major student data privacy breach.

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EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Hack Education

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Pokémon Go, a free augmented reality game developed by Niantic (a company spun out of Google in 2015), became the most popular mobile game in US history this year. ” “ The Educational Potential of Pokémon Go.” ” “ Why Pokémon Go marks a new step forward in education.” Is all that data secure?

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Data Technology Education Software 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. Oh yes, I’m sure you can come up with some rousing successes and some triumphant moments that made you thrilled about the 2010s and that give you hope for “the future of education.”

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

There was a Presidential Debate this week, but – no surprise and perhaps even a bit of a relief – education wasn’t much of an issue. Via NPR : “ Hillary Clinton ’s Plan For America’s Students.” ” Education Politics. ” Education in the Courts. ” ( Debt strike.).

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Of course, DeVos has supported groups that back the Common Core in the past, including Jeb Bush ’s Foundation for Excellence in Education. ” The choice of DeVos, according to Slate’s Dana Goldstein, would “ gut public education.” She serves on its board.) ” Now it reads “experts.”

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2018

They also said, though, that with the silos of information that still exist in many schools and districts, one of the most important pieces of data to collect is to find out what edtech resources are actually being used in your classroom. Do you know if any of these applications violate student data privacy?

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Tech & Learning Rounds Up a Summary of New Tools for Schools Software & Online GOOGLE FOR EDUCATION UPDATES ( edu.google.com ) Google for Education announced updates and new tools to help teachers keep innovation alive in their classrooms. SECOND NATURE QWERTYTOWN 2.0 ( qwertytown.com ) QwertyTown 2.0

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Chromebook Pearson Student Data Privacy Data 45

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

Make sure your tech stack is set up to support fundamentals such as student data privacy, emerging challenges like AI policy-making, and ongoing critical mental health and safety concerns. 1:40 Let’s start today by meeting our speakers. 11:17 It doesn’t work in education at any level. 1:57 Perfect.

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