Data and Libraries - EdTech Update

Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Education Earns an ‘A’

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.

Education

Education Industry Libraries Data

Using AI in the Classroom: 5 Ways to Transform Learning & Teaching

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.

Classroom

Classroom Learning Personalized Learning Data

Data literacy skills: what they are and how do we teach them to our students?

Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2022

In short, data literacy skills should be a priority in schools. Understanding data literacy skills: What does it mean to be data literate? When it comes to data, we can distinguish between data literacy and data science. Data science is taking this information, interpreting it, and finding patterns. .

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Data Khan Academy Course Examples

Using AI in the Classroom for Personalized Learning: 3 Easy Steps

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.

Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning Classroom Learning Differentiated Instruction

FCC Pilots Cybersecurity Funding Initiative

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to approve the establishment of the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program. The program will provide up to $200 million over a three-year period to public schools and libraries for cybersecurity services and equipment.

Libraries

Libraries Data

What Brings Gen Z to the Library?

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2024

But they still like print, and they still like to go to the library, according to a survey of Gen Z and Millennial public library use and media consumption released by the American Library Association last fall. They also did ethnographic research at two Ohio public library branches.

Libraries

Libraries Survey Study Laptops

Lumio: Making Review and Practice Easy

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

Add free manipulatives and lessons to your library first. When you find a manipulative, slide, or game that you want, it is as simple as adding it to your library. We have to save time as teachers, and their library of thousands of resources will help you do it. What is included in the Lumio library? Review the Data.

Libraries

Libraries Assessment Tools Google

Flexible Furniture Gives Teachers and Students More Opportunities for Collaboration

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 22, 2024

This is not an old-fashioned library: In the Sebastian River High School Media Center, food and drink are allowed. Officially opened in fall 2023, the new media center is a far cry from the old library space, which hadn’t been updated in 25 years. So is chatting with friends and playing video games. All the walls were painted pink.

Libraries

Libraries Data Video Technology

Behind the Data: Uncovering New Truths in School Librarian Employment

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Together, they applied for a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Sciences, as part of the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. It’s an analysis of a decade's worth of data from NCES about the status of school librarianship and the number of school librarians nationwide.

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Data Libraries Outcomes Study

What Happens When a School Closes Its Library?

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

One fear expressed was about how the mostly Black and Latino students at 28 schools would fare under a plan created by new Superintendent Mike Miles that would require school libraries to cease, in essence, functioning as libraries. Demonstrators gather in August 2023 in protest of Houston ISD's plan to close libraries in schools.

Libraries

Libraries Elementary System Meeting

5 Best Security Practices for Working Remotely

ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2022

Below are some helpful tips for any organization to follow to help strengthen and secure their company’s data when some or all team members work remotely. . Whether your employees are working from home or the coffee shop, certain measures must be taken to minimize security risks and data breaches that could hurt the rest of your company.

Laptops

Laptops Company Data Software

The 8 Learning Styles Every Teacher Should Know

ViewSonic Education

APRIL 7, 2025

Sort and Justify : Group concepts, data, or characters into categories and explain the logic behind each choice. Nature-Based Ideas for Naturalistic Learners Connect lessons to the environment : Use local weather data, plant cycles, or sustainability projects. Investigate a Mystery : Present a scenario with clues to solve.

Learning

Learning Software Strategy System

What If Colleges Treated Students as Data Users, Not Just Data Points?

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

The health crisis has introduced new forms of data collection into higher education, but these are largely changes of degree, not kind. Stand up close, and you see little more than a collection of data points. And these humans have opinions about all the data their colleges collect from them. Their exams are recorded.

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Data EdTech Policies Outcomes

New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap

eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of E-rate funds to loan Wi-Fi hotspots that support students, school staff, and library patrons without internet access. The federal E-rate program provides discounts to help schools and libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.

E-rate

E-rate Broadband Libraries Digital Divide

How to Manage Student Devices for Remote Learning

Digital Promise

MARCH 30, 2020

At Verizon Innovative Learning Schools , every student receives a device with a data plan to support learning in and out of the classroom. Help students and families find wifi to conserve LTE data and support other devices. Remind staff about student data privacy and security.

How To

How To Learning Student Data Privacy Handbook

Google Meet Bandwidth detector (and how I’ve been using this on Zoom)

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2022

I will say that when you know they don't have a bandwidth problem, it still becomes a “he said /she said” because so many don't understand bandwidth data. I would usually say things like, “let me look at the bandwidth data.” I've also seen students with great connections seemingly hang up out of the blue.

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Meeting Google Android Data

"AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use" - Mini-Conference Keynote Panel Announced

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2025

OVERVIEW: Our first Library 2.025 mini-conference (and our third mini-conference on AI and Libraries), " AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use , " will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0

Libraries

Libraries Conference Guidelines Social Media

Biometrics in Schools to Yield Security Benefits and Privacy Concerns

EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2019

Biometric technology is already part of the K–12 ecosystem, where administrators are using iris scans and “facial fingerprints” to grant access to buildings and computer labs, track attendance, manage lunch payments, loan library materials and ensure students get on the right buses. .

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Data EdTech Company Accessibility

9 New Zoom Features (and one that’s Kind of Creepy) Announced April 19, 2022

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2022

Central Library of Polls. You can create a library of polls and then pull from them. We also know that when a tool is first implemented that it can be “clunky” at best and downright discriminatory when it hasn't been programmed with enough data or the right kind of data. 7 Chat Etiquette Policies.

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Policies Libraries Meeting Tools

Promoting Literacy: Cultivate a Reading Culture

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Based on the reading data I’ve collected from my students, the percentage of students reading well below grade level is rising. It asks them to list 4-5 books they would like to read using various resources such as Goodreads book lists, Scholastic lists, local libraries, classroom libraries, or online book sources, like Epic Books or Lexia.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Libraries Strategy Trends

8 Ways to Teach Financial Literacy

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 23, 2023

Look at the Accounting Careers Course Free from EVERFI Length of course: 2 lessons taking 10 minutes each Grades: 9-12 Curriculum Guide (PDF) Resource #6: Data Science Foundations for High School You’ve heard of “Big Data.” In our student’s future, “big data” means “big opportunities.” According to the U.S.

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Course Data Resources Company

9 Web Tools for Creating Infographics

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 8, 2017

When learners design their own infographics they interpret their data, information, research and facts. Students create a meaningful connection with the data and share with others the important bigger picture the data tells. Also, access a library of free clipart, fonts, graphics and backgrounds. Web Tools and Apps.

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Tools Data iPad Software

3 Ways to Ensure New K–12 Digital Infrastructure Fits

EdTech Magazine

MAY 3, 2019

While K–12 schools are working to guarantee their data is secure , educational IT experts are raising concerns over the safety and accessibility of physical IT infrastructure in schools. . For example, libraries are often large, open spaces and can be easily transformed into computer laboratories. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Case Study EdTech Chromebook Tablets

Organize, Streamline, and Empower Learning with H?para

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

Private Library : Allows schools and districts to secure their H?para para Workspaces in private library collections. The valuable data provides insight into how Google Classroom is being used, whether or not students are engaged in learning, and developing a coaching and professional learning plan to ensure student success.

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship Learning Google Libraries

5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

Neo LMS

JUNE 29, 2021

LocoRobo also provides two products: LocoDrone – which allows learners to explore real-world coding and robotics, and LocoWear – which collects motion data and can be used in PBL lessons in various domains such as programming, physics, statistics, and data analysis. Wrapping up.

Classroom

Classroom Robotics Smartphone Data

What You Really Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI)

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

While AI can provide data-driven insights and automate certain tasks, it needs a nuanced understanding of human relationships, cultural contexts, and complex decision-making processes essential for effective leadership. AI, while a powerful tool, can only partially replace the role of human leadership in schools.

Data

Data Examples Tools Outcomes

Intelligent, Connected PDUs Save Time and Money When Going 1:1

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

To support this digital transformation, schools and libraries should build an IT infrastructure that accommodates a wide variety of equipment , accepts cable routing from any direction, sustains high rack densities at allowable temperatures, supports intelligent power distribution and is ready for future learning technology demands.

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Broadband Chromebook Data Libraries

Top 5 Reasons Why Kids Should Learn Python

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2021

Good Documentation, Community Support and a Big Network of Python Libraries : There is no dearth of guides and video tutorials for those working with Python. Plus, Python has several libraries that help minimise one’s time and effort during development. This has definitely added to its appeal making more kids want to learn Python.

Learning

Learning Digital Citizenship Libraries Robotics

Urban Adult Literacy Collaboration in Nashville: Building Networks for Frontline Talent Development

Digital Promise

JUNE 30, 2020

Committed to improving adult education and literacy rates within Nashville, the AECI has taken strides to identify opportunities, understand barriers, and make data-driven decisions to meet adult learner needs across their community. Nashville Public Library. Nashville Public Library. Collaborating Organizations. Begin Anew.

Libraries

Libraries Case Study Data System

Measuring Student Engagement with Digital Tools

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The data that can potentially help educators better understand student engagement includes the number of clicks per user, or the number of words typed. This data can then be uploaded to the cloud and, using virtual assistants, comparisons can be made with other similar classes, lessons, or schools.

Student Engagement

Student Engagement Tools Survey Assistive Technology

6 Benefits of USB-C Monitors in Work Productivity

ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 24, 2022

In the office environment, this cable-of-all-trades is saving time, energy, and money while maximizing data transfer speeds. . For example, the older VGA and DVI standards cannot deliver data fast enough for most of today’s 4k high-resolution monitors at 60Hz. Carry More Data . Take USB-C monitors. Version 1.0

Laptops

Laptops Data Video Chromebook

Gale and Utah State Library Partner to Provide Residents Free Access to New Digital Resources

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Utah State Library has partnered with Gale , part of Cengage Group, to provide Utahs more than 3 million residents with free access to Gale digital resources. The resources are available online to all Utah residents with a local public library card through Utahs Online Public Library (UOPL).

Libraries

Libraries Accessibility Resources eBook

Navigating e-learning cybersecurity threats as a teacher

Neo LMS

AUGUST 5, 2021

Unfortunately, many incidents have disproved this, with dire consequences such as stolen student data and online class hacking. Free could also have some downsides, such as your and your students’ data being used unfairly. You need to know what they do to protect your lesson materials and/or student data.

BYOD

BYOD LMS Learning Data

USB-C, USB-B, and USB-A: What’s the Difference?

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

On the other hand, USB-C simplifies things considerably, with fully reversible, bi-directional power capabilities and better data rates. That means that the USB standard specifies both the actual form of cabling and connectors and the structure of the data that passes through them. had a data rate of 1.5 USB: The Basics.

E-rate

E-rate Laptops Tablets Mobility

5 Interactive Presentations Ideas That Will Engage Students

ViewSonic Education

MARCH 31, 2025

Data from Gallup backs this up: 46% of Gen-Z students say hands-on learning drives their interest. ViewSonic Educator Community Growing Together Join Now The post 5 Interactive Presentations Ideas That Will Engage Students appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

EdTech

EdTech Student Engagement Survey Classroom

3 Tools to Amplify Your Video Conferences

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Teachers can use templates created by educators and available from the library or add interactive questions and formative assessments, such as multiple choice, draw response, drag and drop, open discussion questions, and more. Nearpod also has a library full of virtual field trips, interactives, and 3D images the entire class can enjoy.

Conference

Conference Video Tools STEM

AI in Education: 5 Ways it Can Assist Teachers

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

” Essentially, AI capabilities allow systems to identify patterns in data, learn from new data, and correct mistakes, resulting in a system that is capable of tasks that have, historically, relied on human intelligence. These recommendation systems use AI to detect patterns in data. Examples of AI in Everyday Technology.

Education

Education Data EdTech Classroom

7 Digital tools for student engagement across all grade levels

Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

There are sample lessons and other templates ready to use in their library. Teachers have real-time data and can provide timely and personalized feedback to students. Creating lessons through Buncee enables us to include a lot of content and a variety of media formats all within one space.

Student Engagement

Student Engagement Tools Game-Based Learning Gamification

The Future of USB-C Monitor Technology

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The future of USB-C is assured as this one-cable solution meets two most important user needs: impressive data speeds and built-in power capacity. Plus, it’s only recently that USB has enabled data transfers required by ultra-high-res devices. Future-facing Data Transfers Speeds . USB-C now allows 100W, 20V connections.

Technology

Technology E-rate Laptops Data

Today! "AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use" Online Mini-Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 13, 2025

OVERVIEW: Our first Library 2.025 mini-conference (and our third mini-conference on AI and Libraries), " AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use , " will be held online (and for free) today, Thursday, March 13th, 2025, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join the Library 2.0

Libraries

Libraries Conference Social Media Case Study

How edtech helps students demonstrate learning in more than one way

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Data visualization. My students enjoy using tools that offer multimedia options and libraries full of choices in characters, backgrounds, animations and more to tell their stories. Using Spaces promotes communication and collaboration between teacher and student, or it can also be between students and include audio.

EdTech

EdTech Learning Game-Based Learning Assessment

Friend or Foe? 3 Key Benefits of AI in Education for Students, Teachers, & Admins

ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 1, 2024

By analyzing student data, AI can recommend resources and activities that align with individual learning styles, whether a student learns best through visual aids, hands-on activities, or interactive discussions. By analyzing financial data, AI can help pinpoint where costs can be cut, helping schools stay financially healthy.

Education

Education Personalized Learning Software Data

How Three Organizations Are Using GenAI to Advance Equity—and Combating Bias within It

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In addition, the speed of GenAI may allow school districts without an institutional researcher to make sense of large volumes of data, leveling the playing field between districts of varying resources. Researchers at OpenStax developed two prototypes for finding high-quality, free teaching materials within OpenStax’s content library.

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System Academic Standards Libraries Tools

Monitor Ports and USB-C: A Comparison of Display Connections

ViewSonic Education

JULY 10, 2022

Not only can they carry increasingly complex data, but they can also charge and power the devices that they connect. This constant evolution requires a faster transfer of data in a more optimized way. Monitor ports are points of connection that enable various flows of data and information. What Are Monitor Ports?

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Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Education Earns an ‘A’

Using AI in the Classroom: 5 Ways to Transform Learning & Teaching

Trending Sources

Data literacy skills: what they are and how do we teach them to our students?

Using AI in the Classroom for Personalized Learning: 3 Easy Steps

FCC Pilots Cybersecurity Funding Initiative

What Brings Gen Z to the Library?

Lumio: Making Review and Practice Easy

Flexible Furniture Gives Teachers and Students More Opportunities for Collaboration

Behind the Data: Uncovering New Truths in School Librarian Employment

What Happens When a School Closes Its Library?

5 Best Security Practices for Working Remotely

The 8 Learning Styles Every Teacher Should Know

What If Colleges Treated Students as Data Users, Not Just Data Points?

New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap

How to Manage Student Devices for Remote Learning

Google Meet Bandwidth detector (and how I’ve been using this on Zoom)

"AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use" - Mini-Conference Keynote Panel Announced

Biometrics in Schools to Yield Security Benefits and Privacy Concerns

9 New Zoom Features (and one that’s Kind of Creepy) Announced April 19, 2022

Promoting Literacy: Cultivate a Reading Culture

8 Ways to Teach Financial Literacy

9 Web Tools for Creating Infographics

3 Ways to Ensure New K–12 Digital Infrastructure Fits

Organize, Streamline, and Empower Learning with H?para

5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

What You Really Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Intelligent, Connected PDUs Save Time and Money When Going 1:1

Top 5 Reasons Why Kids Should Learn Python

Urban Adult Literacy Collaboration in Nashville: Building Networks for Frontline Talent Development

Measuring Student Engagement with Digital Tools

6 Benefits of USB-C Monitors in Work Productivity

Gale and Utah State Library Partner to Provide Residents Free Access to New Digital Resources

Navigating e-learning cybersecurity threats as a teacher

USB-C, USB-B, and USB-A: What’s the Difference?

5 Interactive Presentations Ideas That Will Engage Students

3 Tools to Amplify Your Video Conferences

AI in Education: 5 Ways it Can Assist Teachers

7 Digital tools for student engagement across all grade levels

The Future of USB-C Monitor Technology

Today! "AI and Libraries: Literacy, Ethics, and Responsible Use" Online Mini-Conference

How edtech helps students demonstrate learning in more than one way

Friend or Foe? 3 Key Benefits of AI in Education for Students, Teachers, & Admins

How Three Organizations Are Using GenAI to Advance Equity—and Combating Bias within It

Monitor Ports and USB-C: A Comparison of Display Connections

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