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How to Enact an AI Policy in Your K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

As K–12 leaders plan for the return to school, many should consider the need for a policy on artificial intelligence. At ISTELive 23, presenters urged schools to have an AI policy in place, adding that it’s better to have a policy that can be revised than to have no guidance.

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Exploring Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States

Digital Promise

In this series, we take a closer look inside our new paper, “ Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation’s Teachers.”. Education policy issues must be addressed first. Education policy issues must be addressed first.

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State Leaders Are Turning to Students to Shape Education Policy

Edsurge

State boards of education typically set statewide policies related to youth and schools, such as graduation requirements, qualifications for teachers and statewide accountability programs. “We In others, students shadow board members and give verbal input on policies that are being considered.

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Creating Educational Presentations and Videos in Canva for EDU

EdTechTeacher

Through this process, teachers can share new ideas, teach content, explain policies and procedures, and even introduce themselves to new parents and students. The ability to augment a slideshow with the creator’s voice brings ideas and presentations to life while augmenting communication and personalizing the experience.

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#ASCD12-A Presentation On Creating Social Media Policies For Schools And Districts

The Web20Classroom

Earlier today I had the honor and pleasure of presenting at the Annual Conference for ASCD. The presentation was the featured morning session and livestreamed. I presented with Sam Walker , an Instructional Technologist at Kimmel Farm Elementary School in my district.

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Sinclair launches free cybersecurity training for K-12 administrators

Ask a Tech Teacher

Some common cybersecurity threats faced by K-12 schools include data breaches, BYOD policies, unsecured WiFi networks, insider threats, and lack of security awareness training. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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A Real and Present Student Data Privacy Threat

Doug Levin

Only 25% of colleges that collect disciplinary information have formal written policies to guide their use of it. Only 37% of high schools maintain formal, written policies regarding disclosure of student disciplinary records to colleges. Quite simply, this practice must cease.