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How Effective User Lifecycle Management Keeps K–12 Data Safer

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

And with school technology leaders reporting that data privacy and security is their second biggest concern, user lifecycle management can either support or hinder K–12 institutions’ cybersecurity efforts. Click the…

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Protecting Data in the Cloud Ensures Smooth Cyber Recovery

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Many early adopters limited their use of cloud services to long-term storage for backup data. The widespread migration of data and workloads to cloud environments has… But over time, IT professionals have become more comfortable with relying on cloud service providers.

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How to Vet Schools' Apps for Student Data Privacy

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

While many educational software providers offer students helpful and engaging content, some can end up exposing student data. A December 2022 report from Internet Safety Labs confirmed that 96 percent of school apps shared student data with third parties, and 28 percent exposed kids to advertising.

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What Federal Data Tells Us About Challenges Finding Teachers

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2024

New federal survey data on the education workforce shows that a majority of schools had a tough time filling at least one fully certified teaching position this fall. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. Get EdSurge journalism delivered free to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletters.

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The Case for Game Design as an Innovative STEAM Teaching Tool

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Searching for innovative ways to deliver integrated STEAM education that also help students attain industry-ready skills? Then this punchy 30-minute thought leadership webinar is for you.

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CITE 2023: Protect Student Data Privacy with Ed Tech Policies

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

IT departments are taking a closer look at the way educational technology is collecting and using student data. However, not everyone in education is aware of the risks associated with data collection, and it can be hard to convey why it’s important to use tech with restrictions or caution.

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What K–12 Technology Leaders Need to Know About Reducing Data Exposure

EdTech Magazine

JULY 26, 2024

For hackers, K–12 student data is some of the most valuable information in the world, which means that data privacy plays a central role in any cybersecurity strategy. Schools are “sitting on a lot of very clean data, and that’s what people are after,” explained Rob Chambers, vice president of platform strategies at Lightspeed Systems.

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Student Data Privacy Pioneer Says K–12 Schools Must Do Better

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the 27 years he has spent leading technology in New England schools, the founder of the Student Data Privacy Consortium has probably become best known nationwide as a student privacy crusader. EDTECH: How did you get involved in protecting student data privacy for your district…

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How Schools Can Securely Back Up And Recover Private Data Now

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Many K–12 organizations and districts lose essential data due to ineffective planning. They suffer when unexpected malware, ransomware, weather events and other mishaps occur that require a cogent data restoration procedure.

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6 Tips for EdTech Evaluation by Adult Learning Institutions

Protects student and institutional data. Many continuing adult education institutions have turned to the technology used by higher ed with the following benefits: Elevates teaching and learning. Scales to address changes in staffing, enrollment and budget.

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Using AI in the Classroom: 5 Ways to Transform Learning & Teaching

ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

AI refers to technology that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence —things like analyzing data, solving problems, or even adapting lessons to student needs. Using AI Responsibly: Protecting Student Data As AI becomes a bigger part of education, safeguarding student data is more crucial than ever.

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HCI vs. Cloud Storage: Exploring What K–12 Schools Can Do with Their Data

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Modernizing K–12 data infrastructure to enhance efficiency, agility and robustness becomes mission critical with limited IT resources. The use of cloud-based technology in schools has grown more complex and widespread, giving way to various methods to protect private student data in the cloud.

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Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Education Earns an ‘A’

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Education is among the most heavily targeted sectors due to its vast stores of valuable data and its comparatively weak security measures. Adversaries are aware of the personal data that schools, district offices, libraries and other targets hold, as well as the security shortcomings that create a low barrier to entry.

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Partnership Aims to Increase Data Privacy in Illinois School Districts

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

CoSN is partnering with school districts in Illinois via the states Learning Technology Center to strengthen K12 data privacy practices. Currently, only one district in the state has earned the TLE Seal, which CoSN awards to schools that document their data privacy strengths in all five areas of the framework.

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The Digital Experience Insights Report

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In the Heap Digital Experience Insights Report, we examine anonymized data from hundreds of customers and thousands of user funnels in order to quantify the information teams are missing. Assumptions don’t have to guide you anymore. Heap’s unbiased insights will pinpoint the opportunities with the greatest potential for business impact.

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Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Digital literacy provides foundational technical competencies, but data literacy is necessary to equip students with the analytical frameworks needed to responsibly navigate our quantified world. They must learn how to understand and interpret data that drives so many aspects of their lives. This is where data literacy comes in.

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Embracing a growth mindset when reviewing student data

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This perspective transforms data analysis into an empowering process; data is a tool for improvement amongst our students rather than a measure of failure. This mindset shapes how we view data. When reviewing data, we dont dwell on weaknesses. Celebrating progress is vital. Even small wins (i.e.,

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Maximizing Time with Data and Evidence-Enhanced Rotations at All Grade Levels

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

Here is where station rotation can be an invaluable asset as a data-enhanced teaching strategy to close learning gaps by maximizing the time available in class. Data or evidence is essential when using rotations. Integrate an adaptive learning tool to collect usable data and set students on an appropriate path.

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The Growing Quishing Security Threat

EdTech Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Data from Microsoft Defender for Office 365 found that more than 15,000 messages containing malicious QR codes are sent to the educational sector daily. In particular, phishing scams continue to threaten school cybersecurity, as noted in a Consortium for School Networking report. Legitimate vendors

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The SaaS Guide to Conversion Rate Optimization

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In this guide, you’ll learn: 7 detailed steps to infuse data-power into your conversion process. Or, “Are there any specific places people get stuck?” And, “Is the issue a technical breakdown, or is it the UX flow?”, then you’ve come to the right spot. How to define the right events. How to shine a light on where customers drop off.

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What is a Virtual HS?

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 13, 2025

Here is an overview of key data and trends associated with them: Enrollment and Growth Enrollment Numbers : Virtual high schools have seen significant growth in enrollment. Personalized Learning : Advancements in AI and data analytics are expected to enhance personalized learning experiences.

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OPINION: Why we need a joint and urgent effort to teach data science and literacy in the U.S.

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OCTOBER 20, 2024

Data is now everywhere in our lives, informing our decisions about which new show to watch, what path to take or whether to grab an umbrella. Our approach to teaching data science and data literacy has hardly evolved since I started my teaching career in 1995. Look at the data. How do we know?

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Addressing Gaps in Practice with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI algorithms can uncover patterns and trends that human analysts may miss, leading to more informed and effective strategies. For instance, in healthcare, AI-powered tools can analyze patient data to predict disease outbreaks, optimize treatment plans, and streamline administrative tasks.

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Endpoint Protection for Schools: EDR and Monitoring Strategies

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

EDR uses endpoint monitoring and data analytics to identify suspicious behavior. Meanwhile, the shift to digital learning has expanded the attack surface, and most end users are kids, who may not be well versed in cybersecurity best practices. It can detect potential threats, block malicious activity, suggest remediations and alert security

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The Ultimate Guide to Conversion Rate Optimization

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In this guide, you’ll learn: 7 detailed steps to infuse data-power into your conversion process. Or, “Are there any specific places people get stuck?” And, “Is the issue a technical breakdown, or is it the UX flow?”, then you’ve come to the right spot. How to define the right events. How to shine a light on where customers drop off.

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How Identity Management Makes Schools Less Vulnerable to Cybercrime

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Faced with sobering data like this, school technology leaders such as Neeraj (Raj) Kapur are placing identity management on the front lines of their cyber strategies. Identity and access management is one…

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How I’m Using Data Gloves to Improve Communication Between Deaf and Hearing People

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The post How I’m Using Data Gloves to Improve Communication Between Deaf and Hearing People appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Students Collect Data from Apiaries for Project-Based Learning

EdTech Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Nationwide, pollinators are in trouble. After years of steady decline, 2022 to 2023 marked a 37 percent loss of managed bee colonies in the United States, according to the nonprofit Bee Informed Partnership.

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What the Data Tells Us About How ESSER Spending Did and Didn’t Help Schools Recover

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The data ultimately points to no “silver bullet” in spending aimed at improving students’ academic performance since the pandemic, says Marguerite Roza, director of Edunomics Lab. Return on Investment A crunch of the numbers found that states varied widely when it came to the return on investment of their ESSER dollars.

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6 Strategies for Using Actionable Data to Impact Student Success

The trend to use actionable, comprehensive data—like attendance, assessments, grades, and more—is an effective way to give teachers the visibility they need to make a difference.

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Is Text Data? Taking on Data Literacy in English Class

Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2025

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Data shows growing GenAI adoption in K-12

eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2025

However, while both K-12 and higher ed share similar optimism, the data also exposed strong differences in GenAI adoption rates. Were encouraged to see high adoption rates within the K-12 market, but the data shows theres still work to be done,” said Darren Person, chief digital officer at Cengage Group.

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CDW Webinar to Share How Technology Can Help With K–12 Teacher, Staff Shortages

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

According to recent federal data, schools are still struggling with a shortage of teachers and other staff. An upcoming CDW webinar aims to provide solutions to help K–12 leaders bridge the gaps that result from having fewer staff on school grounds.

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School Technology Leaders Reveal What Life Is Like in the Cloud

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

As K12 schools increasingly embrace the cloud, some are taking a hybrid cloud approach while others are fully migrating applications and data to public cloud providers and Software as a Service solutions. As they do so, they can face adoption challenges.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the EdTech Industry: Assessing the Influence

AI-powered tools like virtual assistants and chatbots provide instant guidance and support, while data analytics offer valuable insights for educators and administrators.

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Shrewd K–12 IT Leaders Boost Savings and Efficiency with the Internet of Things

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In addition to ensuring that the devices the district’s 2,575 students use remain in top working order, he also has to ensure that critical infrastructure such as the data center stays up and running. As technology director of Colorado’s Steamboat Springs School District, Tim Miles carries a heavy load.

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Tips for Supporting Students With Special Needs Using Technology

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Use assessment tools to gather data on their learning styles. Stay open to adjustments based on student feedback and performance data. Regularly review the data these tools provide. Start by identifying each student’s specific needs and preferences. This information helps you select the right personalized learning tools.

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5 Ways K–12 Schools Can Get the Most Out of a Cloud Assessment

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

But the shift highlights how modern K–12 schools are dependent on network-accessed apps and data for learning and administration purposes. To get more bang for their IT buck, many school districts have been turning to cloud solutions to host applications and safeguard data.

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Can Small Language Models Help K–12 Schools?

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

These language models are trained on specific data sets, rather than the entirety of available data on the internet, to produce more customized results. Enter small language models (SLMs). This makes them perfect for K12 education settings

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The Best Ways to Use Managed Apple IDs at Your School

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For enhanced device and data management of your school’s Macs, both Jamf and Claris Connect integrate seamlessly with Apple School Manager. Claris Connect automates the import of student information system (SIS) data and creates Managed Apple IDs at scale, giving students and teachers access to necessary technology and tools.

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Using AI in the Classroom for Personalized Learning: 3 Easy Steps

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Grading, lesson planning, and tracking data can easily consume nearly half of your workday, leaving many teachers feeling stretched thin. By using data and algorithms to personalize learning, automate tasks, and provide real-time insights into student progress, AI gives you your time back. That’s where AI in education steps in.

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K–12 Schools Are Betting That Cloud Providers Can Better Secure Their Data

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2024

Seven years ago, as more software companies began offering Software as a Service, West Orange Public Schools in New Jersey jumped on the emerging cloud trend. Fil Santiago, the district’s director of technology and administrative services, wanted to explore SaaS solutions so he prioritized migrating the student information system to the cloud.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Data indicates that online learning offers flexibility that traditional classrooms often can’t match. Data shows that classrooms emphasizing inquiry-based learning see a notable increase in student engagement and retention. Data reveals that differentiated instruction can increase student engagement by up to 30%.

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Accountability Drives Growth

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Additionally, using data and analytics to track progress and identify areas for improvement can provide valuable insights and drive accountability. Districts and schools can implement systems and processes that promote transparency and shared responsibility.

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