eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

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EdTech Resources Student Data Privacy Data 111

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies. Of course, administrators should be talking to and working with their educators and staff to understand school policies, but getting parent support is also essential. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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Student Data Privacy Guidelines Data Handbook 86

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The 4,000-student school district offers classes in agriculture and health sciences, courses in coding and welding, and internships at the local hospital and the district offices. Yet Rider can’t be sure that her program steers students toward successful careers. Without that, they’re making decisions in the dark.”

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Outcomes Data Education Report 123

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

At the postsecondary level, more than 15% of students were enrolled exclusively online in 2017. took at least one online course. It’s important to note that those impressive numbers don’t include remote students at the elementary or high school level. But it’s not only finances at stake where student data privacy is concerned.

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Learning Student Data Privacy Data Software 254

Hansen's Link to Tech

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As of July 1, 2021: The Student Online Personal Protection Act, or SOPPA, is the student data privacy law that regulates student information by schools, the Illinois State Board of Education, and education technology vendors. Today’s post doesn’t essentially focus on student data privacy and/or SOPPA.

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Student Data Privacy Tools Data Company 31

Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2020

The pending $2 billion sale of one of the largest learning management systems to a private equity firm has raised questions about what happens to the trove of student data held in the company’s courses. But until actual actions are taken, we won’t stop fighting for what we need to protect our students.

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Data Student Data Privacy Company System 128

Doug Levin

MAY 18, 2015

Of course, issues of privacy and security are related, but not the same. In general, privacy-related matters address what information can be collected by schools (whether via technology or not), for what purposes, with whom it can be shared, and under what circumstances.

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Internet Safety Student Data Privacy Policies Company 295

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

CoSN answers questions to help districts clarify vision, strengthen leadership and educational environments and, of course, manage technology. Technology will transform learning only with strong leadership and vision. The toolkit includes new and updated tools for schools and addresses various aspects of accessibility.

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Training Technology Tools Student Data Privacy 60

eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“The student-level data module offers additional clarity regarding students’ usage of tools and resources to ensure they are engaged and receiving the right support.”. The student-level data module enables district leaders to: Measure Engagement. Track Engagement.

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Data Student Data Privacy Learning Student Engagement 53

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2020

Possible uses of the service include measuring impact of new teaching technologies, engaging students at risk of dropping out and predicting how students perform in courses. But of course, like everyone else in edtech, the rush of schools to online learning could change priorities for Instructure.

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LMS Blackboard Company Moodle 99

techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Dream Academy students—chosen through a mix of GPA, interview, teacher recommendations, and academic portfolio review—can graduate from high school with an associate degree in social science. They use the Blackboard platform to communicate with professors and engage fellow students in their courses. TECH USED ?

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Robotics Sony Student Data Privacy Outcomes 109

Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Andrew Ng Is Probably Teaching More Students Than Anyone Else on the Planet. Some of Coursera’s most popular courses aren’t taught by universities at all, but rather by its co-founder Andrew Ng, through his spin-off company, Deeplearning.ai. What Happens to Student Data Privacy When Chinese Firms Acquire US Edtech Companies?

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EdTech Pearson Industry Student Data Privacy 115

Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2020

They weren’t relating that to their own work with students. When asked, “So what do you do in your courses about this? Short: I underwent that very formal legal process to try to get my data. Allow them to succeed in the course.” This in turn would inform participation grades, especially in online courses.

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Education Data Company Student Data Privacy 99

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 17, 2017

“The first line of defense in protecting student privacy are our teachers, and we’re not making sure that they have the tools to keep that data safe,” said Amelia Vance, policy counsel for the nonprofit Future of Privacy Forum. Teacher preparation programs also pay scant attention to keeping student data safe. “I

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Training Data Student Data Privacy Policies 40

Doug Levin

APRIL 27, 2017

Plus, their servers often have the RDP protocol enabled as students want to access course material from home. " Tagged on: April 28, 2017 Unroll.me's shadiness is exactly why people don't trust tech companies | Mashable → Users have a right to know exactly how and when their data is being used.

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EdTech Chromebook Policies Student Data Privacy 150

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2016

Eighty-eight percent of those surveyed said they have a student data privacy policy in place to accompany the increased use of digital curriculum and resources. ” The survey was sponsored by Sprint. Material from a press release was used in this report.

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Student Data Privacy Survey Training Policies 40

edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2020

Linnette is a recognized expert in the youth and education sectors and speaks nationally on data privacy. She is a TEDx speaker and author of the books, “ Student Data Privacy: Building a School Compliance Program ” and “ Protecting Student Data Privacy: Classroom Fundamentals.”.

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Online Learning Student Data Privacy Learning Data 54

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2017

Tools and Courses WHO’S USING WHAT? FOR THE ELL'S: McGraw-Hill today launched ELLevate English , a customizable online course for English Language Learners in grades 7-12. A (VR) TRIP TO PAKISTAN: PenPal Schools, an Austin-based online learning organization, announced Monday the release of its latest course: VR Field Trip to Pakistan.

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Tools Student Data Privacy Data Policies 71

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

And, yes – of course – ransomware is a type of malware, contrary to the district’s claim.) If this doesn’t get you thinking about the security risks of schools collecting and managing sensitive data, I’d submit you may not be paying close enough attention.

EdTech 150

EdTech Student Data Privacy Industry Social Media 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

And, yes – of course – ransomware is a type of malware, contrary to the district’s claim.) If this doesn’t get you thinking about the security risks of schools collecting and managing sensitive data, I’d submit you may not be paying close enough attention.

EdTech 150

EdTech Student Data Privacy Industry Social Media 150

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

They’re charged with considerations like scale, compliance, and student data privacy. Of course, it’s also critical to explain the role the needs assessment will play in the decision-making process. District-level leaders have historically been in charge of these decisions, and with good reason. Encourage innovation.

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Broadband Student Data Privacy Survey Assessment 72

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In a recent edWebinar , Casey O’Brien, Executive Director, National CyberWatch Center, and Jim Kowatch, CEO, Infosec Learning, underscored that to fill the demand for cybersecurity experts, secondary and higher education should focus their attention on developing cybersecurity courses that are rooted in IT operations and applications.

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Pearson Training Instructional Materials Course 56

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Of course, there are technical aspects to protecting data, and as many schools have learned during the pandemic, district IT staff need to stay on top of evolving efforts to compromise systems. But that’s just one part of guarding student information. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority.

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Data Student Data Privacy Policies Training 95

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Tools like Turnitin that check for plagiarism, intelligent tutoring softwares like Khan Academy or iReady that automate or personalize instruction, and chatbots like Alexa that answer student questions are all vulnerable to algorithmic biases in development and inequitable outcomes in implementation.

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Khan Academy Student Data Privacy Education Secondary 215

Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Suppose an individual studied at a state school in China, took a virtual course from a U.S. How would a graduate school in Spain verify the myriad records, in weighing that student’s application? Trading these records securely would be an all-new service in the education sector.”

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Sony Digital Badges Khan Academy Education 40

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Teachers and other stakeholders should also have considerable input into ethical considerations like student data privacy, potential bias, and misinformation associated with AI tools. Ensure Student Data Privacy and Digital Equity Expand the dialogue regarding AI applications to beyond what happens in the classroom.

Student Data Privacy 69

Student Data Privacy Digital Divide Guidelines Policies 69

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The report goes on to highlight six key technologies and practices that could provide comfort: cloud vendor management, endpoint detection and response, multifactor authentication/single sign-on, preserving data authenticity/integrity, research security, and student data privacy and governance.

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Secondary Trends Survey Data 114

Doug Levin

JUNE 17, 2015

Perhaps more importantly, in this scenario, schools remain in charge of decisions about student data privacy, about technology formats and platforms, and about how easily they can share, modify, combine, and enhance their content – with no inherent need to password protect it.

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Instructional Materials OER Student Data Privacy Broadband 387

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Even Thomas, an adamant supporter of mindfulness who says that at least 25,000 teachers have taken courses through his nonprofit, is hesitant about strapping a headset on students to help them calm down. A company is not necessarily subject to student-data privacy laws merely because its product happens to be used in a school.

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Classroom Student Data Privacy Company Data 107

EdNews Daily

JUNE 22, 2019

Online courses. Yet a good selection process should be applied to new digital curriculum materials if only to ensure the materials are not rogue and outside basic curriculum maps, as well as ensure that they have security and protect student data privacy. These include: Portals. Professional Development. Courseware.

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LMS Software Student Data Privacy Policies 133

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

This is great for people like me who lack drawing skills, and of course, a great tool to help students be successful. Overview : “Students don’t always have to use the same old graphic organizers for vocabulary. Google Certification Courses Open Nov. All 3 Courses Will Open on November 19! Testing Tips.

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Chromebook Khan Academy Classroom Google 78

Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

The organization’s vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science. Code.org ® believes computer science should be part of core curriculum, alongside other courses such as biology, chemistry, or algebra. Organization: Common Sense Education. URL: www.everyoneon.org.

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Future Ready EdTech Advocacy Data 100

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 14, 2019

No matter what the subject, though, every publisher should be ready to share their student data privacy standards for their digital tools. Previously, about half of the students in the United States were in adoption states, but the number of pure adoption states has decreased.

Instructional Materials 40

Instructional Materials OER Student Data Privacy Industry 40

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. million K-12 students. This past two weeks also saw seven (7!) new additions to the K-12 Cyber Incident Map. Be sure to follow @K-12CyberMap to keep apprised of updates to the map and related news.

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

First, teachers need time to create feedback for their students. Second, they need to use a variety of resources: individual evaluations, work over the course of a school year, input from other teachers, etc. Online assessments will always raise student data privacy concerns. Email threads often create confusion.

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Online Assessments Assessment Student Data Privacy BYOD 52

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. million K-12 students. This past two weeks also saw seven (7!) new additions to the K-12 Cyber Incident Map. Be sure to follow @K-12CyberMap to keep apprised of updates to the map and related news.

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In particular, they wanted to be able to encourage consistent practices across school buildings, ensure compliance with Colorado’s student data privacy requirements, reduce frustration and confusion among stakeholders (including parents and staff), and begin to evaluate the impact of edtech on student outcomes.

Education 124

Education Learning EdTech Data 124