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

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The specific concern came over a statement by the company’s then-CEO, Dan Goldsmith, who boasted at an investor conference that the company was developing algorithms based on user data that would give it a competitive advantage in the market. And Instructure’s latest prospectus doesn’t mention big plans to use data or algorithms, notes Hill.

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

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To provide enhanced visibility into student digital engagement and learning patterns, CatchOn , an expansive data analytics and application monitoring tool for K-12 schools, has launched an industry-leading student-level data module.

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

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Data can also show where programs may be contributing to student success and where the resources show minimal impact. Do you know if any of these applications violate student data privacy? Sometimes, even approved edtech tools may have an add-on that doesn’t follow your school’s privacy standards.

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How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions

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And, unless yours is a very fortunate system, technology staff hasn’t increased at a rate commensurate with the reliance on, and the complexity of, technology that supports school operation and education of students. However, just as in any new learning initiative, professional learning on edtech is key.

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T&L’S ISTE 2018 BEST OF SHOW AWARDS WINNERS

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In addition, CatchOn helps district administrators mitigate student data privacy risks associated with unknown tool usage. Collections showcases resources purchased and curated through the library staff, allowing librarians to wrap content around what teachers are currently covering in their curriculum.

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Want to Organize Your Digital Assets?

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Learning Management Systems (LMS). Student Information Systems (SIS). Library Management Systems. Rather than simply letting students use any app, or letting teachers select the apps that they like, a well-communicated plan can ensure that every app available fits the overall strategy and architecture. Device management.

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