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This article originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. This blog post will explore expert recommendations for selecting GenAI tools, helping districts navigate these challenges effectively.
The specific concern came over a statement by the company’s then-CEO, Dan Goldsmith, who boasted at an investor conference that the company was developing algorithms based on user data that would give it a competitive advantage in the market. And Instructure’s latest prospectus doesn’t mention big plans to use data or algorithms, notes Hill.
This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. That white noise you heard around studentdataprivacy in 2018 is about to be replaced with thunder.
Districts plugged into the legislative process can protect and advocate for schools by informing legislators and state agencies about compliance challenges and issues, particularly when state directives conflict with studentdataprivacy laws. ClassLink empowers 19 million students and staff in over 2,500 school systems.
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Mentor students in safe, legal, and ethical practices with digital tools ad the protection of intellectual rights and property. Model and promote management of personal data and digital identity and protect studentdataprivacy. I try to give credit when I quote other people or articles online.
The partnership will expand access to webinars, articles, and other resources designed to support teachers on how to best use technology for learning and teaching. The hub allows for comprehensive edtech management, informed decision making and increased transparency in purchasing for schools and districts.
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