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Introducing AI Chat for Securly Filter

Securly

In the opportunity column, innovative AI tools for schools can automate data collection and analysis, personalize student learning, and take on tedious administrative tasks. Other AI-powered tools provide accommodations to support students with disabilities and increase accessibility for English-language learners.

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5 different ways IT directors handle student data privacy

eSchool News

Student data privacy is a hot-button issue. In the last five years, according to Amelia Vance, director of education privacy & policy counsel at the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), over 600 bills on the topic have been introduced and 125 new laws have passed in about 40 states.

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How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols

EdTech Magazine

To offer some insight, the National Cyber Security Alliance offers guidance on using technology that adheres to the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how data privacy concerns are expanding with education technology use. The First Step Is to Understand Student Data.

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Cybersecurity Resources for schools - IT and Educators

Educational Technology Guy

Recently, multiple school districts have been hit with ransomware (including on in my home state of CT), malware, virus's, DoS attacks (a 16 y/o student did this in Texas) and more. Here are some resources for IT and educators to help protect your network, data, faculty and students. Let me know if you have any questions.

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FETC 2019: Day One

eSchool News

Student Data Privacy. Edtech administrators and Edtech information technology administrators have many sleepless nights contemplating student data privacy and cybersecurity challenges in their districts.

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How Librarians Hold the Key to Future Ready Schools

Digital Promise

Digital citizenship, content curation, making and coding, student data privacy, blended learning, open educational resources. In Baltimore this November , libraries and librarians will be a featured strand during site visits.

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6 Insights from Ed Tech Leaders Across the U.S.

The Innovative Educator

Evolving conversations: Joe Kuzo, Director of Technology at Quakertown Community School District in Pennsylvania, shared that it was nice to hear about the emotional, life-changing impact technology had on students' lives. Shifting digital citizenship conversations: Paul Sanfrancesco , Director of Technology for Owen J.