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Micro-credentials and COVID-19: Supporting Professional Learning When Schools are Closed

Digital Promise

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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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

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More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies. Student data privacy is for all staff—no matter their role—and should happen multiple times a year. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. Join the Community.

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Creating Future Ready Schools and Classrooms

Tom Murray

Equity is core to the work, and FRS districts are working diligently to create opportunity for all students , particularly those that are traditionally underserved. Personalized Professional Learning. Non-traditional forms of professional learning such as the use of social media and Edcamps are valued, not dismissed.

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Keeping Student Data Secure: 5 Strategic Approaches

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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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7 Essential Leadership Guidelines for Using Generative AI in Schools

edWeb.net

The panelists believe that using generative AI should be part of larger digital citizenship curricula so that students use it safely wherever they are. Moreover, if your instructional resource providers are using AI in their tools, then the student data privacy agreements need to be updated to include that.

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How Should We Approach the Ethical Considerations of AI in K-12 Education?

Edsurge

Tools like Turnitin that check for plagiarism, intelligent tutoring softwares like Khan Academy or iReady that automate or personalize instruction, and chatbots like Alexa that answer student questions are all vulnerable to algorithmic biases in development and inequitable outcomes in implementation.

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The Keys to Discussing Student Data Privacy

edWeb.net

Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. CoSN has stepped in with guidance for superintendents and principals to help them with several aspects of student data privacy, including best practices for informing the community.