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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

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how data privacy concerns are expanding with education technology use. Educators Should Take Responsibility for Student Data Privacy. Teachers often use this data to enhance their instruction and target student needs, but they also need to protect their students. .

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

The Innovative Educator

There was a consensus among attendees that If schools and districts put the right systems and structures in place, students can not only use devices at home during the school year, but they can also use them during breaks and in the summertime. Doing so benefits students and the feeling of device ownership reduces damage.

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Educators as Empowered Citizens (Unpacking the ISTE Standards for Educators)

Tech Helpful

Model and promote management of personal data and digital identity and protect student data privacy. ISTE Standards for Educators 2017) Part of using technology in the classroom is both modeling and creating opportunities for ourselves and our students to be a productive part of the digital landscape.

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Safety First

eSchool News

Have a listen: The discussion highlights the necessity for proactive measures to safeguard students in the digital space, as well as the continuous review and adaptation of practices to address emerging challenges. This includes aligning strategies for content filtering, resource vetting, and data protection.

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Reducing Online Security and Privacy Risk in Your School

edWeb.net

At Common Sense, Bill directs the Privacy Evaluation Initiative, a program designed to evaluate privacy policies and practices of vendors building educational technology. Common Sense Education provides teachers and schools with free research-based classroom tools to help students harness technology for learning and life.

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Events + News - Library 2.0 Spring Summit - Free-Range Kids - Testing "Chaos" and Opting Out - Student Debt - Will College Survive?

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

This webinar will cover what to look for in a game, where to get good games for learning, and strategies to integrate games into the system of a classroom. Join this interactive session to learn how to get started with game-based learning with your own students. Register for free at [link].