edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

School districts are struggling with the fact that 70% of purchased licenses for edtech programs don’t get used at all within the school year and only 10% of teachers know how often students should use edtech programs to drive learning outcomes. Data Analytics. Data Privacy.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2020

Two months after the COVID-19 crisis forced educators across the United States to leave their classrooms and start teaching online, the scope of the changes and challenges have now become clear, and educational leaders have started to identify what’s working and what still needs improvement. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. CoSN has stepped in with guidance for superintendents and principals to help them with several aspects of student data privacy, including best practices for informing the community.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2018

They also said, though, that with the silos of information that still exist in many schools and districts, one of the most important pieces of data to collect is to find out what edtech resources are actually being used in your classroom. Do you know if any of these applications violate student data privacy?

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Also, if a website has social media share buttons, the share buttons often send information about your behavior back to these services. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec. Bill Fitzgerald is a privacy advocate and technologist at Common Sense Media. About the Presenter.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In a recent edWebinar , Casey O’Brien, Executive Director, National CyberWatch Center, and Jim Kowatch, CEO, Infosec Learning, underscored that to fill the demand for cybersecurity experts, secondary and higher education should focus their attention on developing cybersecurity courses that are rooted in IT operations and applications.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The field of education is no less affected by these technologies. AI shows up in instructional chatbots, personalized learning systems and administrative tools. In K-12 education, a focus on ethical considerations is of critical importance. Furthermore, educators are not the only ones using AI technologies.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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. To explore how to increase the return on investment (ROI) of education technology, let’s take an inquiry approach.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The panelists agreed that a collaborative approach with school boards, district leadership, and legal counsel is critical to keeping student data safe. The panelists recommended superintendents provide a clear review of the district data privacy policy and compliance practices with their community early and often.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Of course, there are technical aspects to protecting data, and as many schools have learned during the pandemic, district IT staff need to stay on top of evolving efforts to compromise systems. But that’s just one part of guarding student information. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In the edLeader Panel “ Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI: Empowering a Deeper Conversation ,” three innovative superintendents and the executive director of the Indiana CTO Council discussed the challenges of effectively navigating the use of AI and generative AI in K-12 education.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

When Congress passed FERPA (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) in 1974, school and district leaders could rely on once-a-year training and reviews to make sure they remained in compliance. Now, when educators could potentially add a new app with a few mouse clicks, managing student data privacy is a never-ending task.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Do you know where your data is stored? With the increased emphasis on student data privacy, many school leaders might think they have a handle on cyber security. Educate all staff members frequently and thoroughly. Education programs need to be more comprehensive and ongoing throughout the year.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Questions to Consider Before Making A Technology Purchase How Are Student Privacy and Data Protected? Many of the Edtech products available today require some elements of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Check to see if the vendor has signed the Student Data Privacy Pledge.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

During my time as a public school employee, I’d occasionally hear about educational organizations that were working to support schools in some capacity. The organizations referenced in this post are also leaders in the field of educational technology. URL: www.christenseninstitute.org/education. Organization: Code.org ®.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Adoptions, non-adoptions, civics, SEL, career-ready education, and the possible recession. According to Kathy Mickey, Senior Analyst of Simba Information, all of these could impact the instructional materials marker. The edWebinar referenced above was sponsored by Simba Information, a business of MarketResearch.com.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

During ClassLink and CoSN’s edWebinar, “ Online Assessment: An Effective, Coordinated, District Leadership Team Approach,” administrators from the Hampton Township School District in Pennsylvania offered lessons they learned from implementing a comprehensive online assessment program. When issues arise, in-person meetings are best.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Student and teacher communication is particularly effective when it’s purposeful, develops trusting relationships, and supports students’ skill development. Dr. Evans pointed to several tools teachers and students relied on (and continue to depend on) to facilitate two-way communications and information sharing during school closures.

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techlearning

MAY 9, 2018

IT – Do you solemnly swear to being open to new ideas, as long as it furthers the learning of our kids? ….in in sickness and health, through printer errors and slow wifi, until death or the end of public education do us part….may may I have the ringtone?” How do we save this marriage?

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Of course cyber security is necessary in education. Schools have valuable information to protect for both students and employees. Lilly explained that his schools, for instance, have frequent administrative access audits to ensure they can’t see information, like social security numbers, they shouldn’t. About the Host.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Tech & Learning Rounds Up a Summary of New Tools for Schools Software & Online GOOGLE FOR EDUCATION UPDATES ( edu.google.com ) Google for Education announced updates and new tools to help teachers keep innovation alive in their classrooms. The webinars are led by teachers and come pre-recorded and live on the Center.

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