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FBI Issues Warning for K–12 Schools on Student Data Privacy

EdTech Magazine

FBI Issues Warning for K–12 Schools on Student Data Privacy. Schools utilizing education technology may need to double down on cybersecurity as collections of student data become more common targets for cybercriminals, announces the Federal Bureau of Investigations in an alert , Tuesday. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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FETC 2019: Day One

eSchool News

The FETC Experience, in its second-year, models personalized learning with tracks that identify attendee relevant workshops and sessions. The edtech administrators, information technology, educator, early learning, and inclusion and special education tracks ensured that there was something for everyone.

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CatchOn Launches Student-Level Data Module, Provides Visibility into Engagement and Learning

eSchool News

Realign priorities based on engagement results to support personalized learning and address achievement gaps, share engagement reports with district stakeholders and review patterns of engagement to create benchmarks for learning success. . To learn more about CatchOn’s student-level data module, please visit [link].

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How do parents really feel about student data?

eSchool News

Ask many public school parents about student data use and privacy, and you’ll likely end up with a heated debate about protecting sensitive, personal information. But what do parents really understand about school technology use and student data privacy?

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How to assess your district’s digital readiness

eSchool News

The Matrix focuses primarily on ten key areas: Leadership & Vision, Strategic Planning, Ethics and Policies, Instructional Focus & Professional Development, Team Building and Staffing, Stakeholder Focus, Infrastructure, Information and Data Management, Communications Management, and Business Management.

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Year in Review: Our Top Edtech Business Stories of 2018

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danah boyd: How Critical Thinking and Media Literacy Efforts Are ‘Backfiring’ Today Few would challenge the value of critical thinking and information literacy. Why Are We Still Personalizing Learning If It’s Not Personal? The problem arises when people conflate personalization with individualization.

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The Keys to Discussing Student Data Privacy

edWeb.net

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.