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How to Vet Schools' Apps for Student Data Privacy

EdTech Magazine

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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CITE 2023: Protect Student Data Privacy with Ed Tech Policies

EdTech Magazine

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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Moving from Equal to Equitable Classrooms Using Data and Technology

EdTech Magazine

They invested thousands and thousands of dollars to upgrade the technology infrastructure, as well as… Arlington Central School District in New York made major strides to ensure students could continue learning during the pandemic.

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

EdTech Magazine

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.

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Digital Magazines 101: Types & Content Creation Secrets

Kitaboo on EdTech

Digital magazines utilize modern-day advancements by incorporating dynamic elements such as animations and interactive links, which enhance their informativeness and visual appeal. In this post, we’ll discuss the various types of digital magazines and provide insider secrets for creating compelling content. Let’s dive in!

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

EdTech Magazine

As technology becomes more integrated into learning and teaching, IT must evolve from a support function to a strategic partner in driving learning innovation. Modernizing K–12 data infrastructure to enhance efficiency, agility and robustness becomes mission critical with limited IT resources.

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Sandbox Technology Should Be One Piece of a School’s Security Plan

EdTech Magazine

Schools house sensitive data, including students’ personal identifiable information. We have to worry about scams, phishing emails and malicious code embedded in emails or even images. People see education as an area where you may not need heavy security, but the truth is quite the opposite.