EdTech Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

This year’s report highlights the struggles that educators faced during the pandemic and will help the organization focus its efforts for the coming year.

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Tom Murray

MAY 16, 2016

In recent years, student data privacy has emerged as a major education issue at federal, state and local levels. According to Future Ready partner Data Quality Campaign , there are currently over 100 privacy-related bills in 32 state legislatures. This post originally appeared on futureready.org. .

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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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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

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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Digital Promise

AUGUST 3, 2017

In a recent survey, this working group of some of the nation’s top Chief Technology Officers and data administrators shared their insights on the state of data interoperability in their districts. To learn more about the state of data interoperability in public education, explore our infographic. Why do they care?

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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

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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Digital Promise

JANUARY 12, 2015

Today the White House announced a new legislative proposal to protect student data privacy. We look forward to learning more about the president's proposals.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Student data privacy is a hot-button issue. In the last five years, according to Amelia Vance, director of education privacy & policy counsel at the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), over 600 bills on the topic have been introduced and 125 new laws have passed in about 40 states. Educate yourself. “I

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Season 2, Episode 3 of Cool Cat Teacher Talk tackles some big challenges we educators face in 2025: finding trusted news amidst social media chaos, navigating AI privacy concerns, and teaching students with cutting-edge tools like AI art generation.

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Lightspeed Systems

JANUARY 30, 2025

This Data Privacy Week , we highlight the importance of fostering a strong culture of student data privacy across your district. As school districts expand their use of digital learning tools, ensuring compliance with federal and state-specific privacy laws is more important than ever.

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Tom Murray

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

However, the misuse and breach of digital student information has brought data privacy to the forefront. House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education and the U.S. accidentally uploads private data of 12,000 students. ”. – FERPA|SHERPA.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Cyberattacks and data breaches are infiltrating K-12 communities. To proactively thwart these attempts to steal student data, states such as New York are passing legislation that requires school districts to adhere to stipulated student data privacy compliance regulations.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

Teachers can no longer download any app they want and use it the same day—every piece of instructional technology must be vetted for how it relates to educational goals and checked against software the school already has. More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies.

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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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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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Digital Promise

APRIL 16, 2020

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, districts and educators have been tasked with shifting teaching and learning online, and many are seeking resources to support learning in this new environment. We recognize that while educators adapt to new realities, they remain dedicated to their students’ well-being and learning.

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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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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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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Parents are concerned about their children’s online safety and data privacy, but not as much as other issues such as the quality of education their child receives, protection from violence and bullying, and ensuring their child doesn’t fall behind in school. Schools are the ones legally responsible for protecting student data.

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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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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

So valuable is this data that criminals will pay as much as $350 for a student record on the black market , Melissa Tebbenkamp, co-chair of the Consortium for School Networking ’s working group on student data privacy, tells Education Week. . That doesn’t mean cybersecurity isn’t improving.

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

GenAI offers the promise of enhancing personalized learning, streamlining administrative tasks, and providing innovative educational resources. Ensuring that AI tools protect student data and comply with accessibility standards is crucial for creating an inclusive and secure educational environment.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 30, 2020

Remind staff about student data privacy and security. You should not record or snap photos of your remote classroom with student images and then post on social media. Review the Staff Responsible Use policy in your employee handbook and remember that the policy still applies to working from home.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Thus, the need for a Chief Privacy Officer—someone who can establish and enforce privacy policies, train staff on privacy procedures and ensure that all data is collected and shared safely. But the reality is that Chief Privacy Officers in K-12 education are about as common as unicorns.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 10, 2025

With the rise of education technology, tracking engagement has never been easier. Top-rated student engagement tracking solutions provide data on behavior, participation and progress to help you spot these concerns before they affect learning. Watermark Watermark is an advanced analytics platform designed for higher education.

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Securly

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Concerns about AI in Education Nearly all edtech leaders (97%) see benefits in artificial intelligence (AI) for education. These include ensuring its ethical and responsible use , concerns about cheating, threats to student data privacy, and defending against new cyber risks and new forms of cyberbullying.

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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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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

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

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. Meanwhile, some educators worried that the company was cashing in by selling out the privacy of its users. They’re clearly not pushing the claims that their former CEO was pushing,” he adds.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2024

With digital education platforms generating data on how millions of students are learning, they are also sitting on veritable information gold mines for researchers who are trying to improve education. They need to understand how the system works.”

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2016

Technology, family involvement and communication are key to executing school data privacy best practices, according to a new white paper from communication service provider West Corporation. Maintaining student confidentiality requires a comprehensive set of school data policies and practices. Pacific /2 p.m.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The field of education is no less affected by these technologies. In K-12 education, a focus on ethical considerations is of critical importance. Many teachers and education leaders select and use AI-powered tools despite little background in computer science or artificial intelligence.

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