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Micro-credentials and COVID-19: Supporting Professional Learning When Schools are Closed

Digital Promise

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, districts and educators have been tasked with shifting teaching and learning online, and many are seeking resources to support learning in this new environment. We recognize that while educators adapt to new realities, they remain dedicated to their students’ well-being and learning.

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Creating Future Ready Schools and Classrooms

Tom Murray

Equity is core to the work, and FRS districts are working diligently to create opportunity for all students , particularly those that are traditionally underserved. Personalized Professional Learning. Non-traditional forms of professional learning such as the use of social media and Edcamps are valued, not dismissed.

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Making Sure Your Online Services Protect Your Students’ Data

edWeb.net

The panelists included Monica Watts, Director of K-12 Engagement at IMS Global Learning Consortium, Kevin Lewis Sr., Project Manager at IMS Global Learning Consortium, and Reg Leichty, Founder and Partner of Foresight Law and Policy. He also works with edWeb.net to write articles on their professional learning edWebinars.

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

eSchool News

Before purchasing a third-party solution, ask the solution provider to complete the K-12CVAT tool to confirm that information, data and cybersecurity policies are in place to protect sensitive school system information and constituents’ PII. Email Dr. Jill Brown of Professional Learning, jbrown@cosn.org.

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

eSchool News

Before purchasing a third-party solution, ask the solution provider to complete the K-12CVAT tool to confirm that information, data and cybersecurity policies are in place to protect sensitive school system information and constituents’ PII. Email Dr. Jill Brown of Professional Learning, jbrown@cosn.org.

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The Challenges of Easy Data Access

edWeb.net

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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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

edWeb.net

More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies. In addition, they suggested talking with other districts and working with education organizations to learn more about best practices. Address community and stakeholder expectations early and often.