EdTech Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

While some education-focused funding — such as the Child Care and Development Block Grant — made it into the omnibus bill, other K–12 legislation was cut. These two bills focus on protecting the online activity of minors and show a continued interest in student data privacy protections at the federal…

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

2021 was the year that the world learned to live remotely, the year that everything was on the table, and the phrase, “That’s the way we’ve always done it,” was generally removed from educators’ vocabularies. Think of them as the Big Three; these are the areas that will identify education in 2022. first appeared on EdNews Daily.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

There is a vast array of platforms available to schools and educators, which can make it difficult to stay abreast of protocols for disclosing personal information, especially when using third-party applications. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how data privacy concerns are expanding with education technology use.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

Is that piece of technology legal? This was the question that ran through Kathy Mansfield’s mind as she visited a second-grade classroom and saw the teacher using a voice assistant. Alexa, how many more minutes is it until recess?” Alexa responded, “It’s 15 minutes until recess.” Then the teacher asked, “Alexa, what’s the weather outside today?”

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2019

As the vast selection of technology solutions for education continues to grow, K–12 schools find it harder to decide on which products to invest in. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about how investments can improve equity in STEM education. Alignment with Student Learning Goals and Standards.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

More teachers are integrating technology as well as digital tools and free apps to better engage students in instruction — whether that happens in person, online or both. But as tech integration increases, so do concerns about — and threats to — student data privacy.

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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. In 2015, the firm acquired the education technology platform, Promethean , a company that creates interactive displays for schools.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

Within K-12 education, there is no greater priority than student welfare. Student welfare is the mission that brought so many of us to the space. Student welfare, of course, is comprised of many elements, including teaching and learning, student mental health, student safety, and, importantly, student data privacy.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. MORE FROM EDTECH : Check out how schools are training students to be the next batch of cybersecurity professionals.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2019

CoSN 2019: New Analytics Dashboard Measures Education Technology ROI. Students now have more devices than ever, making it more challenging to measure whether these technologies are being used correctly in the classroom and how they are affecting student outcomes. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 04/03/2019 - 12:24. said Jones. “I

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Promethean® , a leading global education technology company, today at TCEA 2021 announced its ClassFlow platform had received iKeepSafe certification renewal. The certifications for FERPA, COPPA, and California (Student Privacy – CSPC) mean that ClassFlow has been assessed by iKeepSafe and meets iKeepSafe’s rigorous standards.

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Securly

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Every day, educators across the country work tirelessly to create safe, supportive spaces where students can thrive. Throughout 2024, we’ve been inspired by countless examples of schools seeking innovative ways to protect students while nurturing their growth.

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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. educational institutions shared that data with third parties.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2018

Districts integrating cloud computing are able to tackle broadband and network capacity issues — one of the top three focus points for K–12 IT professionals — as well as enable educational benefits, including expanding and reinvigorating STEM learning programs. . by EdTech Staff. Evaluate Cost Savings Unique to Your School District.

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2021

Today’s move is expected to have little impact on the company’s strategy, meaning little will change for educators who use Canvas. That’s because even with the IPO, Thoma Bravo will maintain majority ownership of Instructure, notes Phil Hill, an edtech consultant and blogger. “I

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. Last week, the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that its education technology group will no longer operate as its own division beginning July 1. It was where you went to get deals done,” recalls Catalano.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

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 student data privacy in 2018 is about to be replaced with thunder.

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Lightspeed Systems

APRIL 12, 2024

Student data privacy is a primary concern when using edtech apps, and a new resource exists to make educators’ evaluations of apps easier.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 19, 2020

Yet there are aspects of the new law that K–12 schools should be aware of, especially because students generate enormous amounts of sensitive data online. DISCOVER: Find out how to address data privacy during remote learning. How CCPA Reinforces Student Data Privacy.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 15, 2020

Yet there are aspects of the new law that K–12 schools should be aware of, especially because students generate enormous amounts of sensitive data online. DISCOVER: Find out how to address data privacy during remote learning. How CCPA Reinforces Student Data Privacy.

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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? In 2006 the consortium featured 50 member organizations.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2019

For years, the privacy community has been urging educators to be more intentional—and careful—about introducing new tech tools in their classrooms. But expecting teachers to wade through the legalese of every vendor’s privacy policy may be too much to ask for. But a coalition of K-12 privacy leaders promises a better solution.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

There have been 361 cybersecurity incidents involving public schools since 2016 according to the K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center , and with rates increasing year over year , schools need to be more aware of issues with data privacy and enact targeted solutions to keep student data safe.

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Doug Levin

JUNE 28, 2015

For those who care about the privacy of student information, it is equally important to address issues of IT security – for even the best privacy policies and laws are meaningless if student data is left exposed to unauthorized personnel on school computers or out on the internet. Image credits.

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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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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2025

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 student data privacy laws.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

Key points: CoSN 2025 will tackle AI in education, among other topics CoSN outlines trends, challenges in K-12 innovation 10 tips for using analytics and adaptive tech in schools For more news on CoSN, visit eSN’s CoSN Corner Like it or not, AI is evolving, and it is cementing its place in education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

Student data privacy has been at the forefront of district leaders’ minds well before the pandemic. Districts are accessing 1,400 edtech tools per month on average, and cybersecurity attacks in our nation’s schools are also increasing. At the same time, we wanted to maintain local decision-making.

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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. To explore how to increase the return on investment (ROI) of education technology, let’s take an inquiry approach.

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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. educational institutions shared that data with third parties.

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Lightspeed Systems

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Technology plays a vital role in education, giving students access to digital resources, enhancing instruction, and streamlining school operations. But as schools adopt more edtech tools, managing privacy, security, and compliance across all applications becomes increasingly complex. What is an App Audit?

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

LearnPlatform by Instructure published its seventh EdTech Top 40 – the latest report on the usage of digital solutions, tools and resources in K-12 districts, schools and classrooms within the United States during the 2023-24 school year. In addition to highlighting the top 40 education technology products, which represent more than 3.9

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Doug Levin

JUNE 17, 2015

And, Education Week’s Michele Molnar recently highlighted the desire for districts to buy ‘unbundled’ digital instructional content from publishers, much the way we now buy songs unbundled from record albums. Image credits.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Last week, the “Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News” was on vacation, amongst the tall trees of the northwestern coast, and mostly off the grid. Among them, I’ve updated my site to include a dedicated FAQ on open educational resources (OER). A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition).

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 23, 2019

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Michael Feldstein’s education career spans decades, including stops at SUNY, Oracle, Cengage and e-Literate, where he is now chief accountability officer. Already, educators and students are asking good, hard questions.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 25, 2020

Yet there are aspects of the new law that K–12 schools should be aware of, especially because students generate enormous amounts of sensitive data online. DISCOVER: Find out how to address data privacy during remote learning. How CCPA Reinforces Student Data Privacy.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Educational technology is on a fast path of continuous change, but leaders’ mindsets don’t always follow. One key shift is that educational technology leaders need to adopt a more strategic focus instead of a break/fix approach. MORE FROM EDTECH : How to clear hurdles to foster true innovation in K–12 schools. March 16 to 18.

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