Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2020

“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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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Apple and Google continue to up the ante in their quest to win adoption in classrooms. Former Google Design Ethicist: Relying on Big Tech in Schools Is a ‘Race to the Bottom’. Google’s 12 Education Updates Include Classwork and a (Slight) Classroom Makeover. First, let’s get down to business. These MIT Researchers Think So.

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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.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 27, 2017

Absent an ethical framework to guide our decisions, I am increasingly of the mind that the answers to the important questions about educational technology are ‘turtles all the way down.’ That we go through elaborate theater to suggest that this is NOT true of online testing says more about education policy than technology.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2018

The one-day program will feature an engaging and interactive format with panelists, keynote speakers, Passport to the World, and Global Ignite sessions seeking answers to questions like: Can technology be used to improve digital citizenship? To what extent is technology providing new challenges to digital citizenship?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Students are told that “everyone is working to move their number” even higher, says Demetria Tumpkin, a second grade teacher at the school. Scores are color-coded by class, and students’ names aren’t attached to the data (nor do they have a unique code). That allows her to see data trends from one class to another.

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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. This sharing of data between different social apps is possible because they have a standard way of exchanging this data. The Future.

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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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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Mentor students in safe, legal, and ethical practices with digital tools ad the protection of intellectual rights and property. Model and promote management of personal data and digital identity and protect student data privacy. Modeling this active use of technology to grow myself is important to me.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

She has been covering inspirational educators and technology in the K–12 arena for Tech & Learning for the past eight years. Monthly webinars will tackle topics such as Student Data Privacy: A Priority and Essential Commitment (October 8th) and Cyber Security: A Critical School District Priority (November 12th).

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Edsurge

MARCH 10, 2020

A few years ago, when he was a student at the University of British Columbia, he was an activist on privacy issues and the use of algorithms on campus. Listen to this week’s podcast on Apple Podcasts , Overcast , Spotify , Stitcher , Google Play Music , or wherever you listen to podcasts, or use the player below.

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EdTechTeam

MAY 28, 2019

The great news is that through many different collaboration opportunities combined with the power of technology, you can literally go anywhere! Both you and your students can develop a better understanding of different perspectives and cultures, improve communication skills, and find ways to have a global impact.

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Digital Citizenship Student Data Privacy Professional Learning Accessibility 40

Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2016

2016 has been a busy year for data privacy advocates. University of California, Berkeley students filed suit against Google for illegally scanning their emails. Pokemon Go launched its wildly popular location-based and data-hungry augmented reality game. But to do so, it uses student data.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2018

. When technology is offered to schools free of charge, it always comes with the promise of improving teaching and learning. 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.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The company’s software can be used to manage who gets to see what data, allowing a help desk employee to access student enrollment records but not financial aid, for example. Universities are going to have to start selling students on the notion that they’re doing all that they can to protect their data,” Litton says.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

During a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , the presenters discussed the policies and practices that also keep data safe in a digital education environment. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority. Stay current and compliant with federal and state laws.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The judges rated their impressions on a sliding scale, evaluating areas such as quality and effectiveness, ease of use and creative use of technology. They then met in person to decide which technologies will have the most impact in the classroom and deserved to be named Best of Show.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Therefore, assessing privacy and compliance policies and practices related to the systemwide use of technology is a continual priority. Legal issues around data privacy can be overwhelming for the school community. Data privacy training should not be a checkbox at the beginning of the school year.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2015

Thursday, April 30th at 3pm Library 2.015 Spring Summit - The Emerging Future: Technology and Learning , The technology landscape changes rapidly, and these changes have economic, social, and ethical significance for individuals, organizations, and the entire world. Register for free today at [link].

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Storage Wars: Choosing a Secure Student Data Solution. Legislators across all 50 states have introduced student data privacy laws. The move makes sense: As educators leverage the benefits of connected classroom technologies, student data is captured and used to personalize the experience.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 10, 2016

In conversations about student data privacy, the terms "privacy," "security," and "encryption" are often used interchangeably. " In most cases, when we think about privacy, we focus on things we don't want other people to know.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

By the way, this resource is excellent for any Google for Education school that uses the Chrome browser, not just Chromebooks! While I can’t actually fit 100 ideas into this blog post and podcast episode, I can offer you a FREE Google Chromebook resource that is loaded with ideas, lessons, apps, and more! Click To Tweet.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. million K-12 students.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. million K-12 students.

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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. The Center for Digital Education and The National School Board Association recognized Wilson County Schools for its innovative use of technology.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Do you know that feeling when you are told your questions about student privacy are unfounded by a representative of a company that earns 86% of its total revenue from advertising? “I’m slightly wary of building a Google data profile of a young child,” says @ashleyrcarman @verge [link].

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edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

An assessment should not be the first time students use a piece of technology. First, teachers need time to create feedback for their students. The key is to not rely just on technology; a balanced approach that includes paper and pencil assessments can provide more insights into a child’s progress.

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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.

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Chromebook Pearson Student Data Privacy Data 46

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 18, 2018

He is a former teacher but spent 20 years away from the classroom working as a technology attorney and software executive. Prior to becoming superintendent, Dr. Lilly held a variety of roles with the district, including Curriculum Specialist, Director of Technology, and Principal. Prior to EPISD, Juan served as a school law attorney.

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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.”

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Hack Education

MAY 18, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. Via EdScoop : “ Google adds new terms to comply with Connecticut student data privacy laws.” If you Google him, you might surmise there’s a lot more going on here than just textbook sales.).

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Pokémon Go, a free augmented reality game developed by Niantic (a company spun out of Google in 2015), became the most popular mobile game in US history this year. ” But these wild proclamations – wishful thinking , no doubt – tended to overlook the realities of mobile technology and education. .”

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Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Filter bubbles are bad, including in educational technology. Here’s what caught my eye the week of March 6, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. This from the school district that is still reeling from a major student data privacy breach.

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Hack Education

JULY 13, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” Via Edsurge : “ Britannica CEO Talks Google, Wikipedia and What Lil Pump Can Teach Us About Credibility.” National University has acquired UniversityNow – or some of its technology platform and curriculum, at least.

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Education Khan Academy Blackboard Report 43

MindShift

MARCH 24, 2015

.” Mike Goldstein, who works with education clients at the law firm Cooley, says there’s been an “explosion” of interest in privacy issues over the past five years. Technological advances have schools and universities outsourcing many more basic functions than in years past.

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Student Data Privacy Data Khan Academy Pearson 28

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. The organization, which was founded in 1994, was best known for its annual Horizon Report, its list of predictions about the near-future of education technology. And “free” doesn’t last.

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Hack Education

APRIL 27, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” (“…She’s unlikely to encounter local students when she’s there.”). This story has me thinking a lot about “fake news” and education technology PR as misinformation. Some cited him.

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