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Instructure Is Back on the Stock Market, But Not Much Change Expected For Canvas Users

Edsurge

Officials from the company, which makes the Canvas learning-management system used at many colleges and schools, rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange today, marking its IPO. And Instructure’s latest prospectus doesn’t mention big plans to use data or algorithms, notes Hill.

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What Happens to Student Data Privacy When Chinese Firms Acquire U.S. Edtech Companies?

Edsurge

William Carter, Center for Strategic and International Studies A particularly notable deal this year centers on Edmodo , a cross between a social networking platform and a learning management system for schools that boasts having upwards of 90 million users. million earlier this month. companies seeking to expand overseas.

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10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders

eSchool News

By anonymizing the data and breaking it down into county, school district and zip code units, the Digital Equity Dashboard provides school and community leaders with valuable data to inform decision-makers and address equity concerns. Take a deep dive into the Digital Equity Dashboard at our upcoming webinar on September 13, 2023.

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10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders

eSchool News

By anonymizing the data and breaking it down into county, school district and zip code units, the Digital Equity Dashboard provides school and community leaders with valuable data to inform decision-makers and address equity concerns. Take a deep dive into the Digital Equity Dashboard at our upcoming webinar on September 13, 2023.

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

eSchool News

To provide enhanced visibility into student digital engagement and learning patterns, CatchOn , an expansive data analytics and application monitoring tool for K-12 schools, has launched an industry-leading student-level data module. To learn more about CatchOn’s student-level data module, please visit [link].

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6 Insights from Ed Tech Leaders Across the U.S.

The Innovative Educator

Leaders in education and technology came from around the country to the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit. There they spoke openly and passionately about current trends, critical problems, and possible solutions. It is likely that our students will fix some of the mess we are experiencing now with responsible use.

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Who is keeping student data safe in the era of digital learning?

The Hechinger Report

As students spend more time on digital devices in school, data security becomes increasingly important. When Baltimore County Public Schools started giving every student a computer for daily use in the classroom, teachers sought out more online learning materials to go with them. Future of Learning. Weekly Update.

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