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Instructure Is Back on the Stock Market, But Not Much Change Expected For Canvas Users

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That’s because even with the IPO, Thoma Bravo will maintain majority ownership of Instructure, notes Phil Hill, an edtech consultant and blogger. “I They have not been the ‘evil’ company trying to use data to change their strategy.” And Instructure’s latest prospectus doesn’t mention big plans to use data or algorithms, notes Hill.

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Get to the root of the edtech issues with three key questions

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Mention edtech, and the first thought that usually comes to mind is collecting data to evaluate students’ progress. By asking three key questions, leaders can get a better sense of their K-12 edtech ecosystem. Do you know if any of these applications violate student data privacy?

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CatchOn Launches Student-Level Data Module, Provides Visibility into Engagement and Learning

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With this tool, educators can monitor when and how each student is using online tools and resources on their school-owned device which is an essential component of digital learning.

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As Instructure Changes Ownership, Academics Worry Whether Student Data Will Be Protected

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“We need to make sure that in this sale, student data is not going to be sold—that it’s not going to be monetized,” said Cristina Colquhoun, an instructional developer at Oklahoma State University’s libraries, who coordinated the letter-writing effort, which was jointly edited by many in the edtech community using a shared Google Doc.

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How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions

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Maybe some of these challenges sound familiar, whether you’re a district, a school, a curriculum leader or an instructional coach, a digital learning specialist, or a librarian. Who are your district’s building-based edtech coordinators? Edtech information is then not limited to one school but shared throughout the system.

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Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

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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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The Impact of Technology on Education

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Digital learning tools and digital technologies have broken down geographical barriers and provided access to educational resources for students no matter their socioeconomic status or geographic location. How technology has impacted students’ education Technology has had a transformative impact on K-12 education.