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Districts call for guidance in developing classroom AI policies

eSchool News

It’s a collective call to action, urging us to work alongside policymakers and education organizations to craft guidelines that ensure AI’s integration is as responsible as it is transformative.” “Our survey reveals a critical opportunity for shaping AI’s role in education.

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What Do Teachers Know About Student Privacy? Not Enough, Researchers Say

Edsurge

What should teachers be expected to know about student data privacy and ethics? Considering so much of their jobs now revolve around student data, it’s a simple enough question—and one that researcher Ellen B. More specifically, they wanted to know what state guidelines had to say on the matter.

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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

edWeb.net

More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies. Rather than creating policies and compliance guidelines from scratch, start with what works and adapt it for your school. Finally, remember that training is resource intensive.

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Three Questions for Every School District About Their Student Data Security Practices

Doug Levin

For those who care about the privacy of student information, it is equally important to address issues of IT security – for even the best privacy policies and laws are meaningless if student data is left exposed to unauthorized personnel on school computers or out on the internet. Image credits.

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District Best Practices for Managing App Approvals and Creating an Approved App List

Lightspeed Systems

Educational apps have become valuable tools for educators to engage students and streamline classroom activities. Security App approvals help mitigate security risks by ensuring apps are secure and free from vulnerabilities that could compromise student and teacher data. Provide Training.

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Lightspeed Systems’ New ‘Digital Equity’ Module Provides Actionable Insight Into Students’ Internet Connectivity And School-Issued Device Health When Learning Outside of School

eSchool News

In addition, large disparities exist among student subgroups, particularly by ethnicity and socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Digital Equity is customizable, giving leaders the option to turn on specific data and usage stats. This is a huge step in leveling the playing field for so many students.”

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Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Districts

edWeb.net

During the edLeader Panel, “ Leadership Challenges and Solutions Regarding Data Privacy in Technology-Enriched Learning Environments ,” three district leaders discussed the five critical guidelines for ensuring data privacy in the use of technology in their districts.