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Windows 11 Delivers Built-In Security for Education and Beyond

EdTech Magazine

Schools faced more ransomware attacks than hospitals or governments faced in 2023, according to research from Emsisoft. Districts were targeted more in 2023 than they were in the previous two years combined. Because of the heightened risk, schools need tools that provide security directly to users without further straining IT budgets.

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How Can You Prepare Your Cloud to Safely Implement AI?

EdTech Magazine

As organizations re-evaluate their cloud environments, they should consider the educational technologies they’re using now as well as the tools they plan to adopt and implement in the future. Many K–12 schools that operate in the cloud have different technology needs than they did when they made their initial investments.

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Practical Tips on How to Teach Reading from Jennifer Serravallo

The CoolCatTeacher

Perfect for teachers, administrators, and anyone passionate about literacy education. In 2023, she launched her podcast To the Classroom: Conversations with Researchers and Educators. 2023), TEACHING WRITING IN SMALL GROUPS (March 2021), A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO READING CONFERENCES (2019), and UNDERSTANDING TEXTS AND READERS (2018).

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States Step Up to Help Schools Fight Hackers

EdTech Magazine

According to CoSN, 2023 saw a remarkable surge in legislative activity, with state lawmakers introducing 307 cybersecurity bills for education, marking a 250% increase from 2020. From those, 75 laws were adopted.

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CITE 2023: Protect Student Data Privacy with Ed Tech Policies

EdTech Magazine

IT departments are taking a closer look at the way educational technology is collecting and using student data. However, not everyone in education is aware of the risks associated with data collection, and it can be hard to convey why it’s important to use tech with restrictions or caution.

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CITE 2023: Attendees Reflect on AI Learnings and Other Takeaways

EdTech Magazine

Some IT professionals came to CITE 2023 looking for it; others found it inescapable once they arrived, but many attendees agreed it was the prevailing theme of this year’s conference: artificial intelligence. One year after OpenAI released ChatGPT, IT and education leaders are still feeling its effects.

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TCEA 2023: Former Dallas Superintendent Shares Lessons in Ed Tech Innovation

EdTech Magazine

Michael Hinojosa, former superintendent of the 16th largest school district in the nation, told a room full of educators at TCEA 2023 that Dallas is a tale of two cities: one of immense wealth and one of great poverty. During a presentation titled “How to Leverage Educational Technology as a Learning…