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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. We do more than serve over 28,000 schools in 42 different countries.

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Making Sure Your Online Services Protect Your Students’ Data

edWeb.net

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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In the marketplace: Gaming, digital citizenship, PD initiatives, and more

eSchool News

Teq , a Long Island-based educational technology and professional development (PD) company, has received approval from the New York State Department of Education to provide Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE). A new round of funding is enabling the company to make an even bigger difference in the way students learn.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

In 2024, developing more meaningful school-home relationships and partnering with families to support better student outcomes will be imperative. Communications with student-level data tied to outcomes feel relevant and actionable to families. Are they supporting positive student outcomes? Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

In 2024, developing more meaningful school-home relationships and partnering with families to support better student outcomes will be imperative. Communications with student-level data tied to outcomes feel relevant and actionable to families. Are they supporting positive student outcomes? Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.

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Teaching Basic Cybersecurity Measures To Everyday People (For Parents of Digital Natives)

Ask a Tech Teacher

Computer Security Signpost Showing Laptop Internet Safety. This can also lead to larger issues such as the company you get internet from disconnecting your service. This is usually the case because they do not know the outcome of the update. If they are unsure, they should ask an adult. Virus & Malware.

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