Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2017

From personalized learning to ethical analytics, what stood out amongst the conversations? But making assumptions about a student’s potential based on data alone comes with its own set of risks, explains Manuela Ekowo, a policy analyst with New America. New edtech accountability tool CatchOn launched on Tuesday.

Tools 69

Tools Student Data Privacy Data Policies 69

Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2023

Does your school district or higher ed institution use a learning management system (LMS), digital curriculum resources, learning tools, assessment applications, a badging platform, a single-sign-on application launcher or a student information system? In 2006 the consortium featured 50 member organizations.

EdTech 155

EdTech Student Data Privacy Academic Standards LMS 155

Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

says it has developed a system to bring “blockchain” technology–meant to serve as a decentralized-yet-secure system for transmitting data–to education, as the concept slowly begins to attract attention in the K-12 space. Sony Global Education Inc. Goodbye, Middleman? ” Levin asks.

Sony 40

Sony Digital Badges Khan Academy Education 40

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. In addition, I’ve begun to do some cursory analyses of the data set underlying the map in an attempt to identify patterns that may be useful in responding via policy and practice.

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. In addition, I’ve begun to do some cursory analyses of the data set underlying the map in an attempt to identify patterns that may be useful in responding via policy and practice.

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2018

In recent years, cloud computing has gained momentum among K–12 school districts, following expectations , as personalized learning, connected classrooms and one-to-one device programs add a significant strain to school networks. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

Student Data Privacy 202

Student Data Privacy Software Broadband EdTech 202

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]. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 170

EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The district also holds several events inviting staff to learn about technology tools and strategies for the classroom. Arlington Independent School District is an edtech integration leader both districtwide and in the classroom, and other districts can look to AISD for inspiration.

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Education Learning EdTech Data 123

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From interactive digital resources to online learning platforms, technology has given educators innovative tools to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments. Students, in turn, have benefited from increased access to information, personalized learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration.

Technology 80

Technology Education Adaptive Learning Accessibility 80

Hack Education

APRIL 27, 2018

Via EdWeek’s Market Brief : “ McGraw-Hill Education Picks New CEO From World of Data Analytics.” Edsurge on Education Elements : “Million-Dollar Advice: The High Cost and Limited Return on Personalized Learning Consulting.” Data, Surveillance, and Information Security. Edtech Companies?”

Education 44

Education Facebook Company MOOC 44

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

That being said, if you’re using a piece of technology that’s free, it’s likely that your personal data is being sold to advertisers or at the very least hoarded as a potential asset (and used, for example, to develop some sort of feature or algorithm). It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

” Via Politico : “ Stanley Buchesky , formerly a managing partner at the venture capital firm The EdTech Fund , will work [at the Department of Education] on budget and finance issues.” ” Among The EdTech Fund’s investments : Teachboost and Citelighter. ” Education in the Courts.

Education 40

Education Coursera Robotics E-rate 40