Hansen's Link to Tech

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As of July 1, 2021: The Student Online Personal Protection Act, or SOPPA, is the student data privacy law that regulates student information by schools, the Illinois State Board of Education, and education technology vendors. Today’s post doesn’t essentially focus on student data privacy and/or SOPPA.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

School districts are struggling with the fact that 70% of purchased licenses for edtech programs don’t get used at all within the school year and only 10% of teachers know how often students should use edtech programs to drive learning outcomes. Data Analytics.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Tactical student data privacy questions like “What can I do right now?” should be asked by all CIO’s, teachers, administrators and policymakers in this changing landscape of data access, student privacy and interoperability. Fruth describes this new data access landscape as a teeter-totter effect.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

CatchOn also supports district leaders in boosting efficiency and security of applications , detecting trends, managing subscriptions, tracking the ROI of online tools, and ensuring resources meet strict student data privacy standards. For more information, please visit www.catchon.com.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

“And some of that research actually suggests that a performance oriented goal could be really associated with negative outcomes for kids.” By contrast, research has shown that a mastery orientation is often more associated with positive outcomes for kids. “If The data could be linked to an individual student.”

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2016

Annual survey outlines broadband, instructional materials, student data privacy as top among school IT leaders’ concerns. also revealed that school IT leaders are spending more time and devoting more resources to student data privacy and security. There is innovative change happening in our schools.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

By enabling these connections, IMS, the nonprofit group that organized this event, hopes to create a plug-and play-educational ecosystem where tools can freely and seamlessly share information about student learning that educators can use to drive better learning outcomes.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Monthly webinars will tackle topics such as Student Data Privacy: A Priority and Essential Commitment (October 8th) and Cyber Security: A Critical School District Priority (November 12th). They trained volunteers to access Lexia’s reports and use the data to adjust direct instruction.

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Robotics Sony Student Data Privacy Outcomes 109

techlearning

MARCH 27, 2018

When utilized by an education professional that possesses a deep knowledge of pedagogy, academic content and standards, and experience and judgment, the information the data provide becomes essential in personalizing a student’s education, thus aiding in achieving a better outcome for that student.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

If this vision gets to the heart of improving outcomes for students, the transformation will be pointed in the right direction. They include everything from legal compliance to responsible use policies to student data privacy policies, and much more.

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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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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

For over 40 years the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) ran a program to support this vulnerable student population, but that has come to an end - in part because of student data privacy concerns.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

For over 40 years the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) ran a program to support this vulnerable student population, but that has come to an end - in part because of student data privacy concerns.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The company’s software can be used to manage who gets to see what data, allowing a help desk employee to access student enrollment records but not financial aid, for example. Universities are going to have to start selling students on the notion that they’re doing all that they can to protect their data,” Litton says.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Data can also show where programs may be contributing to student success and where the resources show minimal impact. Do you know if any of these applications violate student data privacy? Sometimes, even approved edtech tools may have an add-on that doesn’t follow your school’s privacy standards.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

They’re charged with considerations like scale, compliance, and student data privacy. When asked about what leads to successful pilots, those we surveyed said that buy-in from all stakeholders is most important, followed by good planning, teamwork, and a strong focus on outcomes.

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Broadband Student Data Privacy Survey Assessment 72

The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2018

Revelations about the privacy practices of Facebook only serve to underscore the stakes surrounding the capture and use of personal data. It is in everyone’s best interests to ensure that schools protect the digital rights of their stakeholders, putting the best interests of students and teachers at the center.”.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2019

Districts want to know the money budgeted for technology integration will provide the best outcomes for their particular schools’ needs. Therefore, it is essential to consider what products will serve as tools that align with student learning goals and standards. Interoperability and Student Data Privacy and Protection.

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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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Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Teachers and other stakeholders should also have considerable input into ethical considerations like student data privacy, potential bias, and misinformation associated with AI tools. Ensure Student Data Privacy and Digital Equity Expand the dialogue regarding AI applications to beyond what happens in the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Storage Wars: Choosing a Secure Student Data Solution. Legislators across all 50 states have introduced student data privacy laws. The move makes sense: As educators leverage the benefits of connected classroom technologies, student data is captured and used to personalize the experience.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The Early Insights suite utilizes advanced predictive analytics to identify, connect, and monitor students across multiple locally-validated risk indicators throughout the K-20 continuum. In addition, CatchOn helps district administrators mitigate student data privacy risks associated with unknown tool usage.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The report goes on to highlight six key technologies and practices that could provide comfort: cloud vendor management, endpoint detection and response, multifactor authentication/single sign-on, preserving data authenticity/integrity, research security, and student data privacy and governance.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

She noted a likely “clampdown” due to concerns over student data privacy, and central district offices are on the hook to make sure that edtech tools are secure. So while top-down purchasing decisions may be loosening, “I also think there is going to be a pullback because of student data privacy issues.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Alvarez and her colleagues were at the forefront of developing unique educational experiences for their youngest learners and adopting evidence-based practices–by implementing My Math Academy and My Reading Academy–to ensure technology was positively impacting teacher engagement and driving student outcomes.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Sandra Loo, a professor of psychiatry at the University of California at Los Angeles, says many factors could have influenced the study’s outcomes. A company is not necessarily subject to student-data privacy laws merely because its product happens to be used in a school.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The Khan Academy Kids curriculum was developed in collaboration with learning experts at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, and is aligned with Common Core standards and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2017

But you—and your marketing team—need to know the basic rules and get advice to avoid student complaints and regulatory scrutiny before they arise. Promoting (or Appearing to Guarantee) Student Outcomes While most alternative providers are not required to provide information on student outcomes, many do.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2016

However, the questions have largely stayed the same: Do technologies ensure quality learning and positive student outcomes? Do they help or hurt underrepresented students? Do they opens the door for companies to take the lead on how students learn and how their data is used? What evidence do we have to support it?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Based on existing studies: Improved Engagement and Motivation: Many studies highlight that well-integrated technology in the classroom can enhance student engagement and motivation. Interactive and multimedia elements capture students’ interest and make learning more enjoyable.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 16, 2016

” There is, however, little evidence that collecting more data improves teaching or learning. Nevertheless, education technology continues to insist that its software and algorithms can identify students who are struggling – academically or emotionally. 11 states introduced bills modeled on language from the ACLU.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security. Certainly “free” works well for cash-strapped schools. It works well too for teachers wanting to bypass the procurement bureaucracy. And “free” doesn’t last. Without revenue the company will go away. Crested Pigeon. Montessori 2.0.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2018

But higher education’s more recent, concerted push toward a focus on student outcomes and completion was really just beginning. States have moved to strengthen performance-based funding models and reward institutions for the student outcomes they produce, instead of simply enrollment.

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Hack Education

JUNE 8, 2018

Via Education Week : “‘Impenetrable’ World of Student Data Brokers a Major Concern, Study Says.” Via Connecticut Public Radio : “School Districts Struggle To Comply With New Student Data Privacy Law.” ” More on the report from Bill Fitzgerald.

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Hack Education

JANUARY 26, 2017

Via Education Week : “ Mississippi Attorney General Sues Google Over Student-Data Privacy.” ” Via Inside Higher Ed : “Study finds completing a 10-minute activity at the beginning of a MOOC can lead to significantly improved outcomes for certain at-risk learners.”

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