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AI Guidelines for K-12 Aim to Bring Order to the ‘Wild West’

Edsurge

So how much work would it take to come up with guidelines to help educators manage the challenges of using generative AI tools for their work? If we don't get in front of this now with a nimble, flexible, guideline policy or strategy as a collective whole, it's gonna continue to change.” In Michigan, it was a team effort.

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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

Hapara

Most educational institutions in this category simplify their compliance by purchasing and using a web filter from a reputable company. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering? Under CIPA, public schools are required to follow guidelines to prevent minors from viewing harmful content online.

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3 SEO Strategies for Edtech Business

EdTech4Beginners

On the flip side, this high demand also means an increase in the number of startups and new companies, making it a more competitive market. These profitable Edtech companies are pros at what it takes to position themselves as credible brands. This is one of the biggest perks of SEO strategies for education companies.

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How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols

EdTech Magazine

It is crucial that educators understand the ways student data is collected and secured on all technological platforms so that they do not violate legal or ethical guidelines. . Microsoft for Education and Google for Education have already complied with these regulations and are widely used across U.S. schools. .

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Do Tech Companies Need To Step Up Their Accessibility Game?

The Innovative Educator

YouTube The most accessible social platform of those presented is Google's YouTube. In 2018 Berners-Lee kicked off a global campaign that included a “Contract for the Web,” urging governments, Internet companies and users to commit to a set of principles to protect the openness and accessibility of the Web. It auto generates captions.

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Udemy, an Online Course Platform Where Anyone Can Teach, Keeps Raising Money. What's Next?

Edsurge

Udemy has become one of the best-funded companies in edtech, having raised another $80 million earlier this year, bringing its total raised to nearly $300 million. The company lets anyone create and offer an online course on its platform, which has become the largest of its kind. First, some background.

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Meet the Inspiring Teacher Scholarship Recipient, Jamil Ahmed

Teacher Reboot Camp

I’m excited about his contributions and the perspectives he will share in our Google+ Community. In Bangladesh, there is huge population and a lot of talented young people but they don’t have the proper guidelines to move forward. Bio: Jamil Ahmed is the CEO of “Reinforce Lab”.

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