EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the 27 years he has spent leading technology in New England schools, the founder of the Student Data Privacy Consortium has probably become best known nationwide as a student privacy crusader. EDTECH: How did you get involved in protecting student data privacy for your district…

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Many K–12 organizations and districts lose essential data due to ineffective planning. They suffer when unexpected malware, ransomware, weather events and other mishaps occur that require a cogent data restoration procedure.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

AI refers to technology that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence —things like analyzing data, solving problems, or even adapting lessons to student needs. Using AI Responsibly: Protecting Student Data As AI becomes a bigger part of education, safeguarding student data is more crucial than ever.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Modernizing K–12 data infrastructure to enhance efficiency, agility and robustness becomes mission critical with limited IT resources. The use of cloud-based technology in schools has grown more complex and widespread, giving way to various methods to protect private student data in the cloud.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Education is among the most heavily targeted sectors due to its vast stores of valuable data and its comparatively weak security measures. Adversaries are aware of the personal data that schools, district offices, libraries and other targets hold, as well as the security shortcomings that create a low barrier to entry.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

CoSN is partnering with school districts in Illinois via the states Learning Technology Center to strengthen K12 data privacy practices. Currently, only one district in the state has earned the TLE Seal, which CoSN awards to schools that document their data privacy strengths in all five areas of the framework.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This perspective transforms data analysis into an empowering process; data is a tool for improvement amongst our students rather than a measure of failure. This mindset shapes how we view data. When reviewing data, we dont dwell on weaknesses. Celebrating progress is vital. Even small wins (i.e.,

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Data is now everywhere in our lives, informing our decisions about which new show to watch, what path to take or whether to grab an umbrella. Our approach to teaching data science and data literacy has hardly evolved since I started my teaching career in 1995. Look at the data. How do we know?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 13, 2025

Here is an overview of key data and trends associated with them: Enrollment and Growth Enrollment Numbers : Virtual high schools have seen significant growth in enrollment. Personalized Learning : Advancements in AI and data analytics are expected to enhance personalized learning experiences.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

Here is where station rotation can be an invaluable asset as a data-enhanced teaching strategy to close learning gaps by maximizing the time available in class. Data or evidence is essential when using rotations. Integrate an adaptive learning tool to collect usable data and set students on an appropriate path.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The data ultimately points to no “silver bullet” in spending aimed at improving students’ academic performance since the pandemic, says Marguerite Roza, director of Edunomics Lab. Return on Investment A crunch of the numbers found that states varied widely when it came to the return on investment of their ESSER dollars.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The post How I’m Using Data Gloves to Improve Communication Between Deaf and Hearing People appeared first on Digital Promise.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

EDR uses endpoint monitoring and data analytics to identify suspicious behavior. Meanwhile, the shift to digital learning has expanded the attack surface, and most end users are kids, who may not be well versed in cybersecurity best practices. It can detect potential threats, block malicious activity, suggest remediations and alert security

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Faced with sobering data like this, school technology leaders such as Neeraj (Raj) Kapur are placing identity management on the front lines of their cyber strategies. Identity and access management is one…

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI algorithms can uncover patterns and trends that human analysts may miss, leading to more informed and effective strategies. For instance, in healthcare, AI-powered tools can analyze patient data to predict disease outbreaks, optimize treatment plans, and streamline administrative tasks.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Nationwide, pollinators are in trouble. After years of steady decline, 2022 to 2023 marked a 37 percent loss of managed bee colonies in the United States, according to the nonprofit Bee Informed Partnership.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

These language models are trained on specific data sets, rather than the entirety of available data on the internet, to produce more customized results. Enter small language models (SLMs). This makes them perfect for K12 education settings

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

According to recent federal data, schools are still struggling with a shortage of teachers and other staff. An upcoming CDW webinar aims to provide solutions to help K–12 leaders bridge the gaps that result from having fewer staff on school grounds.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

As K12 schools increasingly embrace the cloud, some are taking a hybrid cloud approach while others are fully migrating applications and data to public cloud providers and Software as a Service solutions. As they do so, they can face adoption challenges.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In addition to ensuring that the devices the district’s 2,575 students use remain in top working order, he also has to ensure that critical infrastructure such as the data center stays up and running. As technology director of Colorado’s Steamboat Springs School District, Tim Miles carries a heavy load.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

But the shift highlights how modern K–12 schools are dependent on network-accessed apps and data for learning and administration purposes. To get more bang for their IT buck, many school districts have been turning to cloud solutions to host applications and safeguard data.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Use assessment tools to gather data on their learning styles. Stay open to adjustments based on student feedback and performance data. Regularly review the data these tools provide. Start by identifying each student’s specific needs and preferences. This information helps you select the right personalized learning tools.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Grading, lesson planning, and tracking data can easily consume nearly half of your workday, leaving many teachers feeling stretched thin. By using data and algorithms to personalize learning, automate tasks, and provide real-time insights into student progress, AI gives you your time back. That’s where AI in education steps in.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2024

Seven years ago, as more software companies began offering Software as a Service, West Orange Public Schools in New Jersey jumped on the emerging cloud trend. Fil Santiago, the district’s director of technology and administrative services, wanted to explore SaaS solutions so he prioritized migrating the student information system to the cloud.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

I might take the data set of a school policy and create This has created a huge gap between school systems ability to change quickly and the speed of change in AI. One of AIs next iterations, however, may help schools close that gap. What Is Agentic AI, and How Has It Evolved? In 2024, we started seeing single agents.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Additionally, using data and analytics to track progress and identify areas for improvement can provide valuable insights and drive accountability. Districts and schools can implement systems and processes that promote transparency and shared responsibility.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

One major change on the horizon for how schools use data is through artificial intelligence. Staff and students are leveraging AI-based tools that require large pools of data for analysis, as well as processing power and storage for resulting data.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

To learn more about how districts are integrating innovative instructional practices and data-driven tools for more personalized learning, EdSurge spoke with Dr. Joseph Mancuso , Superintendent of Eastern York School District , and Michael Calvert , Director of Elementary Education at South Allegheny School District.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

K–12 schools are collecting and storing more data than ever, thanks in large part to an increase in educational technology. However, because of budget and expertise limitations in their IT departments, most schools are still storing data in on-premises data centers in some capacity, if not exclusively.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2025

Key points: AI models are only as good as the data that goes into the tool Where AI and multimodal learning will go in 2025 Teachers: Its time to make friends with AI For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Its never too early for campus or district-wide IT teams to begin planning for upcoming tech upgrades and implementations.

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