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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

edWeb.net

Schools and districts should have a comprehensive social media plan that includes policies that discuss issues like privacy, but that also layout the goals of the initiative, team members, and timelines. This edWeb broadcast was hosted by Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Reducing Online Security and Privacy Risk in Your School

edWeb.net

To quickly scan through a privacy policy, Bill recommended doing a search for terms like “changes,” “changes to,” “notice,” “notification,” “personal information,” etc. However, there is no substitute for reading the full policy. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Program Combatting Privacy and Tech Overuse Encourages Students to Take Control

edWeb.net

COPPA, for example, doesn’t extend to sites like Instagram or Pinterest, and companies’ data privacy policies typically are just stating what they can do with the data and aren’t offering any protections. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Buying or Building Research-Backed Edtech? The Government Can Help

Edsurge

The only other education technology company present, out of 45 total recipients, is Agile Mind , which develops online math and science curriculum and assessments. What distinguishes SBIR-backed companies is the level of research baked into their product development. 2016 SBIR Awardees. 3C Institute (SEL for autistic students).

EdTech 60
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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 12 Edition)

Doug Levin

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. And, for those getting hyped by blockchain in education, my take on some of the magical thinking underlying the promise of blockchain for education. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 170
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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 12 Edition)

Doug Levin

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. And, for those getting hyped by blockchain in education, my take on some of the magical thinking underlying the promise of blockchain for education. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150