Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Apple and Google continue to up the ante in their quest to win adoption in classrooms. billion on education software each year. Yet it can be tedious to manually keep track of how students interact with different pieces of software—or whether these tools are even being used. First, let’s get down to business.

EdTech 113

EdTech Pearson Industry Student Data Privacy 113

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2019

According to a student data privacy law passed there a few years ago, anyone who collects or shares students’ personally identifiable information (or PII, as the shorthand goes) can be punished by up to six months in prison or $10,000 in fines. After all, they ask themselves, what’s the worst that could happen?

Student Data Privacy 100

Student Data Privacy Data Policies Software 100

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2017

In discussions among educators and entrepreneurs about the importance of student data privacy, issues of information technology security risks and threats are often glossed over. While data breaches and technology vulnerabilities from companies such as. The good news is that there are quick wins to be had.

Student Data Privacy 86

Student Data Privacy Data Policies Software 86

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

This annual event aims to accelerate the development and adoption of data standards that allow technologies used in schools to “talk” to one another. Today, a teacher can see if a student is not doing an assignment or struggling to complete a worksheet. Why is that important?

Data 106

Data EdTech Meeting Blended Learning 106

The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2018

Thirty years ago, Channel One offered schools nationwide $30,000 worth of audiovisual equipment at no cost in exchange for requiring students to view a daily current events program during class. Revelations about the privacy practices of Facebook only serve to underscore the stakes surrounding the capture and use of personal data.

Software 48

Software Student Data Privacy OER Data 48

Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2020

Among them are concerns over what happens to data in learning management systems like Canvas , to questions over whether campuses should ban facial-recognition software. When the event was canceled, we asked the panelists to do the session remotely instead. It is meant to subvert facial-recognition software.

Education 96

Education Data Company Student Data Privacy 96

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Via The Wall Street Journal : “The federal government is pumping $245 million into the creation and expansion of public charter schools across the nation with hopes of helping students in low-income communities.” ” Via the Data Quality Campaign : “ Student Data Privacy Legislation : A Summary of 2016 State Legislation.”

Education 40

Education E-rate MOOC Report 40