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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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2019

I look at outside resources and edtech organizations like CETPA , CUE , iNACOL and ISTE , for example, to connect with people who have tried the products to see if they could be a solution for our teachers. Whether or not they are compliant with COPPA, FERPA or CIPA or any of the student data privacy laws is not always clear.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2017

What rights do parents, students and teachers have in an educational system increasingly awash in data and technology? The degree of privacy a student gets should not be dependent on that student’s socioeconomic status.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2018

It’s not just edtech companies and app developers who have to think about complying with COPPA, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, which was designed to protect the privacy of kids under 13 years of age. School districts and schools bear part of the responsibility as well—and navigating the federal law can be tricky.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2016

That’s important in an academic environment,” says Lisa Ho, campus privacy officer at the University of California, Berkeley. She and her colleagues are currently addressing an issue with Piazza , a company that provides an online conversation forum for classes. Threats to student data privacy existed long before the internet.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2017

Christopher Emdin who dropped a serious message for SXSWedu attendees : “When a student is brilliant on the street corner but falling asleep in class, something is wrong with the schooling system.” A recent study conducted at Georgia State University (one of the company's early school partners), chronicled a 21.4 Who Said What?

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Prior to joining Common Sense, Bill started and ran FunnyMonkey, an open source development shop focused on education, open educational resources, and peer-based learning. At Common Sense, Bill directs the Privacy Evaluation Initiative, a program designed to evaluate privacy policies and practices of vendors building educational technology.

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techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

However, leaders are often not close enough to the details to be able to assess the effectiveness of existing privacy protections. Usually, it is the CTO/CIO who first raises the alert that the system is too outdated to support current responsibilities and requirements.

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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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The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2018

Revelations about the privacy practices of Facebook only serve to underscore the stakes surrounding the capture and use of personal data. It is in everyone’s best interests to ensure that schools protect the digital rights of their stakeholders, putting the best interests of students and teachers at the center.”.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 10, 2016

In conversations about student data privacy, the terms "privacy," "security," and "encryption" are often used interchangeably. For the purposes of this post, we'll use four categories of people who might be interested in us over time and how that impacts our privacy.

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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. Sessions will showcase techniques from Lightspeed Systems experts and include time for Q&A. So, a lot of good conversations.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Sponsored this year by JAR Systems and SAP Concur , the program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation. When the pandemic started, Upchurch knew this would permanently change how students learn.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Most states have data breach notification laws but they vary a lot and there’s no obligation for state agencies to disclose them publicly. However, Levin’s own analysis of the data he shared with the GAO arrived at different totals. Hundreds of companies are peddling protection against viruses and malware to districts.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 22, 2019

There are many sites, some government supported, for free and open resources. Most schools to date have given the task of digital asset tracking to their technical staff to collect the major system software, the devices, and network information. Learning Management Systems (LMS). Student Information Systems (SIS).

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Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Among them, I’ve updated my site to include a dedicated FAQ on open educational resources (OER). The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. collects and sells user data while helping you clean up your inbox. million K-12 students.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Among them, I’ve updated my site to include a dedicated FAQ on open educational resources (OER). The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. collects and sells user data while helping you clean up your inbox. million K-12 students.

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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. Viva Amtrak!

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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. Manheim Central School District (PA) Superintendent Dr. Peter Aiken said they partnered with a company to educate their staff about email threats.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 8, 2018

billion on hardware, networks and major system software. With this understanding, many district administrators and technology coaches have found a need to vet the limitless purchasing options out there and make decisions that look past the flash of products to ones that will truly impact student learning.

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Technology Software Student Data Privacy Data 124

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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techlearning

MAY 9, 2018

In fact, in Massachusetts, there is a Student Privacy Alliance which connects districts across the state to leverage the collective power in getting companies to agree to their student data privacy agreement. For me, it means pulling up usage statistics of over 40 applications or online resources.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The resources in the Professional Learning Center can be accessed at any time on any device and feature a mass-enrollment option for easy implementation for principals and teachers. MIDAS announced its new website has added the Education Data Visualization and Educator Growth and Mentoring tools.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Heightened awareness, paired with a wealth of publicly available resources to help schools and districts address these concerns, is good news for educators, parents, and students. The FPF’s education privacy resource site, FERPA|Sherpa ( ferpasherpa.org ), is a goldmine of resources and information.

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Student Data Privacy Policies Data Training 59

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Tech devices won't fix our education system | Lockport Union Sun & Journal → Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently issued a plea for greater student access to high-tech tools. "This This from the school district that is still reeling from a major student data privacy breach.

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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. Has our confidence that we or our students have “nothing to hide” changed now under President-Elect Trump ? Education’s Obsession with Data.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security. Without revenue the company will go away. Or the company will have to start charging for the software. Boundless’s materials have been archived by David Wiley’s company Lumen Learning. And “free” doesn’t last.

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Hack Education

APRIL 27, 2018

Via The Coloradoan : “12 students sue CSU for not accrediting master’s degree program.” ” WeWork, an eight-year-old company that has raised almost $7 billion in funding, has committed to pay some $18 billion in rent. Ah yes, a giant technology company deciding what “good manners” sounds like.

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Hack Education

MAY 27, 2016

On Thursday, the judge gave Google the victory , ruling that the company’s use of the Java API fell under fair use provisions. Venture capitalist #hottake : “ Think Students Are Unhappy With Higher Education? Its Crunchbase description is great : “TX-based edtech company.” Try Employers.”

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