EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Non-traditional forms of professional learning such as the use of social media and Edcamps are valued, not dismissed. Such opportunities ultimately lead to improvements in student success and create broader understanding of the skills that comprise success in a digital age. Budget and Resources. Community Partnerships.

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Future Ready Classroom Student Data Privacy Professional Learning 279

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Just over half (53 percent) of students surveyed had security software on their computers, only 37 percent had smartphone protection and an even lower number, 14 percent, had some security installed on their tablets. . It seems schools haven’t taught students how — or why — to keep personal information safe.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 150

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

There have been 361 cybersecurity incidents involving public schools since 2016 according to the K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center , and with rates increasing year over year , schools need to be more aware of issues with data privacy and enact targeted solutions to keep student data safe. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Policies Data Student Data Privacy Edmodo 187

Graphite Blog

MARCH 28, 2017

Social media is an increasingly important part of students' lives; in fact, the average teen spends over an hour a day using social media. To be true digital citizens, our students need teachers who model pro-social, creative, and responsible social media use.

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Social Media Guidelines Student Data Privacy Digital Citizenship 40

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

One of the greatest concerns around increased technology use in schools—especially technology use that is not paired with adequate implementation and professional development—is the fear that the technology will track and surveil students in ways they and their families aren’t even aware of.

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Student Data Privacy Data Survey Advocacy 148

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2017

Chad Marlow, ACLU Counsel According to the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), a Washington, D.C.-based based nonprofit, states have passed approximately 110 laws since 2013 concerning student data privacy. But what happens in these legislative halls are rarely visible to teachers, students and parents.

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Social Media Student Data Privacy Facebook Data 100

edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

While it is believed that the barrier to district leaders and classroom teachers using more data is that they don’t have time to look at it, 33% of districts and teachers say the real challenge is that information is in too many places for them to access. Data Analytics. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Data Student Data Privacy EdTech Software 50

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Over the past weeks, readers have asked us many questions about the impact of the coronavirus on education in many different areas, from admissions to advice for young children, from salaries to student privacy and whether school closures actually work. As we receive and answer others, we will update this post.

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Company Social Media Policies Student Data Privacy 117

Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency. Mentor students in safe, legal, and ethical practices with digital tools ad the protection of intellectual rights and property. Critical examination of online resources.

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Digital Citizenship Education Student Data Privacy Social Media 44

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Also, if a website has social media share buttons, the share buttons often send information about your behavior back to these services. Also, review the school’s data and file backup plan, as well as your own personal plan. Read your school’s social media guidelines and review your privacy settings.

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Symantec Student Data Privacy Social Media Digital Citizenship 40

techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Edtech programs that mirror video games were also brought in, building student confidence as learners won badges and advanced through the levels of the adaptive programs. Achievements are touted on social media, changing the tone of the district’s story to engage the public positively.

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Robotics Sony Student Data Privacy Outcomes 108

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2017

LEAVING THE AMAZON: At last year’s SXSWedu, Amazon’s Education team and the company’s General Manager of K-12 Education, Rohit Agarwal, launched the " Inspire " platform, with promises to support the open education resources space. But 76 percent of kids prefer to get their news from social media (especially from Facebook).

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Tools Student Data Privacy Data Policies 66

Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2016

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. And at least 14 states have passed student data privacy laws, so far. Because there’s a law prohibiting that.

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EdTech Data Student Data Privacy Software 60

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 28, 2022

In addition, being aware of student data guidelines and policies ensures that districts are effectively implementing and sharing that information with all stakeholders to ensure compliance with the IT, assessment, curricula, student services, human resources, and technology vendors.

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Guidelines Data Student Data Privacy Handbook 87

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Tools like Turnitin that check for plagiarism, intelligent tutoring softwares like Khan Academy or iReady that automate or personalize instruction, and chatbots like Alexa that answer student questions are all vulnerable to algorithmic biases in development and inequitable outcomes in implementation.

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Khan Academy Student Data Privacy Education Secondary 206

techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

AVER INFORMATION INC. THE BRIGHTBYTES LEARNING OUTCOMES MODULE ( WWW.BRIGHTBYTES.NET ) The Learning Outcomes module captures millions of data points from any digital device usage, and triangulates it with district investment data and student achievement data.

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Robotics Chromebook Edmentum Mobility 41

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Among them, I’ve updated my site to include a dedicated FAQ on open educational resources (OER). The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. Tagged on: April 19, 2017 Are Higher Education Information Systems Inherently Insecure?

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EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Among them, I’ve updated my site to include a dedicated FAQ on open educational resources (OER). The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. Tagged on: April 19, 2017 Are Higher Education Information Systems Inherently Insecure?

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EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

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!

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Chromebook Khan Academy Classroom Google 78

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Without the opportunity for immediate or regular face-to-face support from teachers, students are using texting, social media posts, mobile app alerts, and personal emails for the interaction and support they need. Email is not a new way students communicate with teachers, but it became more prevalent when schools were closed.

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Blackboard Social Media Learning Student Data Privacy 83

Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

When I got connected on social media, my lens grew and I became aware of more organizations, as well as some of their supporting tools and resources. Many of the organizations listed have free tools, research, case studies, and resources that can seamlessly be utilized and implemented at the district and school levels.

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Future Ready EdTech Advocacy Data 100

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Tagged on: March 19, 2017 Textbooks could be history as schools switch to free online learning | Philly.com → Garnet Valley is a district in the vanguard of a nationwide movement to ditch traditional textbooks for open-source educational resources on the web. million records going up for sale on the Dark Web.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. Edtech has personalized the learning experience for K-12 students.

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Technology Education Adaptive Learning Accessibility 71

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Ever wonder how stories promoted by ‘thought leaders’ on social media get selected? This from the school district that is still reeling from a major student data privacy breach. Government Websites | ITIF → The public relies on federal websites to access information and services from the U.S.

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EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Hack Education

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Education’s Obsession with Data. Why collect data? “Accountability rhetoric echoes a broader turn toward data-driven decision-making and resource allocation across sectors. What purports to work in the service of helping students may actually function to shame , demotivate, alienate, and endanger them.

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Data Technology Education Software 40

Hack Education

APRIL 27, 2018

Speaking of ridiculous statements, here’s a claim from venture capitalist Jennifer Carolan in Techcrunch : “ Empathy technologies like VR , AR and social media can transform education.” Data, Surveillance, and Information Security. ” “Who Has More of Your Personal Data Than Facebook ?”

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Education Facebook Company MOOC 44

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security. Of course, teachers have utilized social media sites for years to launch various side-hustles — speaking gigs and “ brand ambassadorships ”, for example — as well as to facilitate their main hustle — you know, teaching. Course Signals.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

MAY 27, 2016

I was recently informed that my pointing out the relationships between politics, tech investors, and their investment portfolio constitutes an “ad hominem” attack. Venture capitalist #hottake : “ Think Students Are Unhappy With Higher Education? Education in the Courts. Try Employers.”

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