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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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How Districts Can Unlock Actionable Data

edWeb.net

With up-to-the-minute data analysis, districts can make informed decisions about critical components of edtech integration, including digital curricula, professional development, investment, and student data privacy. Join the Community.

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Lessons and Leadership During the Switch to Online Learning

edWeb.net

To deal with these types of situations, the panelists emphasized the need for clear and easily understood privacy policies, and transparency about what students and their parents should expect from remote education. Linnette is a recognized expert in the youth and education sectors and speaks nationally on data privacy.

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Reducing Online Security and Privacy Risk in Your School

edWeb.net

.” To get a quick a sense of the online security and privacy of a website, Bill recommended checking for “https” in the URL. Also, if a website has social media share buttons, the share buttons often send information about your behavior back to these services. Join the Community.

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How Should We Approach the Ethical Considerations of AI in K-12 Education?

Edsurge

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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Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Districts

edWeb.net

District leaders understand that their communities expect studentsdata privacy; however, getting them to turn out for conversations around state and federal privacy regulations can be challenging. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. Join the Community.