article thumbnail

The 6 C’s of Cybersafety: How to Keep Students Safe Online

EdTech Magazine

Digital citizenship and internet safety are buzzwords in the education space. Of course, industry leaders and education leaders are working tirelessly to ensure that all students benefit from… Therefore, it’s even more crucial for teachers and parents to do what they can to help protect students online.

article thumbnail

As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

Edsurge

For example: A review of how companies handle student data by Internet Safety Labs, a nonprofit that tests software products, showed that 96 percent of apps used and recommended by U.S. And it's common in other industries with sensitive information like financial services, King adds.

EdTech 210
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Protecting Student Data Privacy as a Guiding EdTech Principle

Lightspeed Systems

Complying with CIPA & COPPA While Still Protecting Student Data Privacy In using the internet in classrooms, the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires schools to monitor students’ online activity and educate them about appropriate behavior on the internet.

article thumbnail

Enhancing Cybersecurity in Our Education Systems

EdTech4Beginners

The 2019 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index reports that the education sector is the ninth most targeted industry. Cybersecurity is not just for professionals in the IT industry, as children should become aware of personal online security even from an early age. All parties have to work together to mitigate attacks.

System 173
article thumbnail

As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

Edsurge

For example: A review of how companies handle student data by Internet Safety Labs, a nonprofit that tests software products, showed that 96 percent of apps used and recommended by U.S. And it's common in other industries with sensitive information like financial services, King adds.

EdTech 111
article thumbnail

Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – May 15

Discovery Education

The industry is set to grow by an impressive 13.6% Learn More Learn More --> A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing for a Cybersecurity Audit Cybersecurity might sound like something reserved for the IT team, but internet safety is everyone’s job! from 2023 to 2030. But EdTech is really two topics: education and technology.

EdTech 69
article thumbnail

The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

This is a bonanza for the tech industry and other vendors. By 2012, all school Internet safety policies had to include educational programs detailing proper online behavior, cyberbullying awareness and response. All Common Core testing will be done online. ” In 2011, the FCC updated CIPA compliance requirements.

EdTech 176