Doug Levin

JUNE 28, 2015

As I’ve noted previously, I think there is an abundance of evidence to suggest that school district practice represents the weakest link in protecting student data privacy and that we need to do more to build school district capacity to manage student data. Image credits.

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Data Student Data Privacy Policies Guidelines 244

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

Student welfare, of course, is comprised of many elements, including teaching and learning, student mental health, student safety, and, importantly, student data privacy. Lightspeed Systems fully complies with COPPA and students are not allowed to sign up for any of our solutions.

Student Data Privacy 87

Student Data Privacy Data EdTech Internet Safety 87

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2018

Between the creation of a social rating system and street cameras with facial recognition capabilities, technology reports coming out of China have raised serious concerns for privacy advocates. million earlier this month. There have been a number of initiatives to reform the CFIUS process.

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Student Data Privacy Company Data EdTech 158

Doug Levin

MAY 18, 2015

Nonetheless, as schools rely more and more on the internet for the delivery of core education programs and services we must remain cognizant of the ways in which our use of the technology may represent potential new threats to students and school communities. Of course, issues of privacy and security are related, but not the same.

Internet Safety 295

Internet Safety Student Data Privacy Policies Company 295

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

When it comes to children’s school data we should ask who controls it, what is it worth and how will it impact their lives." Students and parents may be able to interact with the data and evaluate its impact and also its limitations. Data, in other words, is valuable.

Data 139

Data System Industry Student Data Privacy 139

Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

How can schools and districts systemically create a vision of teaching and learning that’s personal, authentic, relevant, and harnesses the power of technology? Equity is core to the work, and FRS districts are working diligently to create opportunity for all students , particularly those that are traditionally underserved.

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Future Ready Classroom Student Data Privacy Professional Learning 279

Doug Levin

JUNE 17, 2015

Given the historic textbook business model and given how most of us access content online, from news to books to music to movies, the default procurement choice in the digital instructional materials market is clearly biased toward licensing.

Instructional Materials 387

Instructional Materials OER Student Data Privacy Broadband 387

Edsurge

MAY 18, 2023

The number of edtech products schools access in a typical month has tripled since four years ago to more than 1,400 tools, according to a recent estimate by Learn Platform, an edtech company that helps schools manage tech. And with privacy concerns rising, some providers want nothing to do with personal data.

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EdTech Coursera Data Company 214

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2024

Deeper Insights on a Large Scale Another way to think of SafeInsights is as a telescope, say Slavinsky and his colleague Richard Baraniuk, the founder and director of OpenStax, which publishes open access course materials. They need to understand how the system works.”

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Data Student Data Privacy Education Policies 169

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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Data Student Data Privacy Pearson EdTech 202

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Which technologies are collecting student data? How is that data being used? Who has access to it? But now, with entire school systems using technology as a means to access learning, those questions are growing in volume and urgency. And how long is it kept?

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Student Data Privacy Data Survey Advocacy 178

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. CoSN has stepped in with guidance for superintendents and principals to help them with several aspects of student data privacy, including best practices for informing the community.

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Student Data Privacy Data Policies BYOD 45

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

AI shows up in instructional chatbots, personalized learning systems and administrative tools. Moreover, since effective AI solutions require large amounts of information, maintaining student data privacy is an ongoing challenge. There is likely to be no field or industry untouched by AI before long.

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Khan Academy Education Student Data Privacy Secondary 217

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2023

AUSTIN, TX – Lightspeed Systems, the leader in safe, secure and equitable education technology, announces Digital Equity—a module that provides robust and real-time connectivity and device health data on students’ school-issued devices. This is a huge step in leveling the playing field for so many students.”

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System Student Data Privacy Digital Divide Broadband 93

Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2023

Does your school district or higher ed institution use a learning management system (LMS), digital curriculum resources, learning tools, assessment applications, a badging platform, a single-sign-on application launcher or a student information system?

EdTech 160

EdTech Student Data Privacy Academic Standards LMS 160

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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Data Accessibility Student Data Privacy Libraries 56

eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2018

Student data privacy and security are top priorities for edtech leaders. Here are five practical steps that every school or district employee should take to keep student data from being compromised. Check with your IT department before using apps or software. (And

Data 95

Data Student Data Privacy Software Policies 95

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Student data privacy is quite a different topic from the headlines most people read concerning data breaches. It is not about malicious intruders hacking or stealing credentials to get into a system to steal corporate intellectual property or records to sell on the dark web. Lock down access to PII with IAM.

Student Data Privacy 40

Student Data Privacy Data Pearson Social Media 40

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

And, unless yours is a very fortunate system, technology staff hasn’t increased at a rate commensurate with the reliance on, and the complexity of, technology that supports school operation and education of students. Edtech information is then not limited to one school but shared throughout the system.

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EdTech How To Student Data Privacy Professional Learning 130

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

million student and teacher interactions, the report provides insights on trends, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)-aligned evidence and categorical rankings relevant to K-12 decision-makers as well as edtech product leaders. This year also saw an increase in unique edtech tools accessed individually by both students and teachers.

EdTech 112

EdTech LMS Student Data Privacy Analysis 112

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Of course, there are technical aspects to protecting data, and as many schools have learned during the pandemic, district IT staff need to stay on top of evolving efforts to compromise systems. But that’s just one part of guarding student information. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority.

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Data Student Data Privacy Policies Training 98

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2017

What rights do parents, students and teachers have in an educational system increasingly awash in data and technology? The degree of privacy a student gets should not be dependent on that student’s socioeconomic status. However, he also expressed reservations about schools monitoring students online. “I

Social Media 144

Social Media Student Data Privacy Facebook Data 144

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2023

The number of edtech products schools access in a typical month has tripled since four years ago to more than 1,400 tools, according to a recent estimate by Learn Platform, an edtech company that helps schools manage tech. And with privacy concerns rising, some providers want nothing to do with personal data.

EdTech 142

EdTech Coursera Data Company 142

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Reporting All of the panelists have or are establishing an anonymous reporting system so that parents, teachers, and students can report safety concerns. Offering community townhalls first, though, is important so that the constituents understand what the districts policies are and how students should be using AI.

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Guidelines Student Data Privacy Policies Digital Citizenship 98

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Data privacy, a multi-stakeholder priority for school systems, touches every aspect of operations. Therefore, assessing privacy and compliance policies and practices related to the systemwide use of technology is a continual priority. Responsive, responsible privacy administration and management mitigate risk.

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Guidelines Data Student Data Privacy Handbook 98

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. By 2021, most of the student body should be in the system." When this system gets breached, your identity may be forever compromised. million K-12 students. The breach affects 1.3

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This story on data privacy in special education originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. CoSN approached him to discuss the importance of data privacy and the different approaches towards creating IEPs with GenAI while ensuring student data privacy.

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Data Microsoft Student Data Privacy Google 128

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Read “ Making the Case for Increased Investment in Cybersecurity ,” which identifies actions a school system IT staff can take to better defend IT infrastructure. Senate Before a disaster strikes, it is incumbent upon school system IT personnel to have emergency operations plans in place to ensure continuity of learning.

EdTech 125

EdTech Resources Student Data Privacy Data 125

edWeb.net

AUGUST 12, 2021

While a Learning Management System may be used to collect and provide information about classes, calendars, and assignments, there may also be a separate Student Information System that holds the data on each student’s schedules, grades, and other records. Reg Leichty.

Data 98

Data Student Data Privacy Software Internet Safety 98

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Read “ Making the Case for Increased Investment in Cybersecurity ,” which identifies actions a school system IT staff can take to better defend IT infrastructure. Senate Before a disaster strikes, it is incumbent upon school system IT personnel to have emergency operations plans in place to ensure continuity of learning.

EdTech 123

EdTech Resources Student Data Privacy Data 123

Securly

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The experience of an administrator is different from that of a teacher, and a teacher’s experience is different from a student’s. For K-12 edtech leaders, the start of the 2024-25 school year brought some familiar pressures, like systems to deploy and staff to train. Yet they also worry about the challenges AI presents.

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EdTech How To Analysis Student Data Privacy 130

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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Industry Student Data Privacy Education Company 140

Doug Levin

APRIL 27, 2017

the ethical implications of Facebook in education → This site is intended as an accessible and easy to understand guide enabling visitors to draw their own conclusions about the appropriateness of Facebook in education. Plus, their servers often have the RDP protocol enabled as students want to access course material from home.

EdTech 150

EdTech Chromebook Policies Student Data Privacy 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. By 2021, most of the student body should be in the system." When this system gets breached, your identity may be forever compromised. million K-12 students. The breach affects 1.3

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 8, 2018

billion on hardware, networks and major system software. With this understanding, many district administrators and technology coaches have found a need to vet the limitless purchasing options out there and make decisions that look past the flash of products to ones that will truly impact student learning.

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Technology Software Student Data Privacy Data 124

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Confidential health information of students in Chicago was kept on unsecured web documents that anyone could access. In a third case, a high school survey that asked students to identify bullies or their victims was inadvertently shared by staff. Students and teachers feared retribution. Our students deserve that.

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Pearson Data Student Data Privacy Edmodo 145

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, it can also turn learning environments into the digital wild west, where teachers and students can venture into new, uncharted territories with digital learning apps that may not be effective or aligned with district curriculum or student data privacy policies.

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Student Data Privacy Case Study Policies Data 90