Doug Levin

JUNE 28, 2015

As I’ve noted previously, I think there is an abundance of evidence to suggest that school district practice represents the weakest link in protecting student data privacy and that we need to do more to build school district capacity to manage student data. Image credits.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 27, 2017

Zeynep Tufekci shares her experiences more broadly (beyond education) in this provocative talk from June 2016: I’ll be spending some time later this week with friends and colleagues at the EdTech Efficacy Research Academic Symposium and look forward to the dialogue. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 17 Edition).

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Tactical student data privacy questions like “What can I do right now?” should be asked by all CIO’s, teachers, administrators and policymakers in this changing landscape of data access, student privacy and interoperability. Fruth describes this new data access landscape as a teeter-totter effect.

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Data Accessibility Student Data Privacy Libraries 41

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2019

We have seen an increase in devices, we’ve seen an increase in access to applications and we’ve seen an increase in information.”. While accessing technology once required a multistep process and was severely limited in the classroom, 74 percent of K–12 schools say they now have more than one device per student, according to a CoSN report.

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Technology Student Data Privacy Education Conference 319

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Student Data Privacy Educational apps often require access to student data, making it vital to ensure these apps comply with data privacy regulations like FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2019

I look at outside resources and edtech organizations like CETPA , CUE , iNACOL and ISTE , for example, to connect with people who have tried the products to see if they could be a solution for our teachers. Whether or not they are compliant with COPPA, FERPA or CIPA or any of the student data privacy laws is not always clear.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 12, 2021

While a Learning Management System may be used to collect and provide information about classes, calendars, and assignments, there may also be a separate Student Information System that holds the data on each student’s schedules, grades, and other records. Kevin Lewis Sr. Kevin Lewis Sr. Reg Leichty.

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2018

Student data privacy and security are top priorities for edtech leaders. Here are five practical steps that every school or district employee should take to keep student data from being compromised. Check with your IT department before using apps or software. (And

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Data Student Data Privacy Software Policies 77

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

Lightspeed Learning Lab – Edtech Best Practices for a Smooth Return to School You’re working tirelessly to ensure a smooth transition back-to-school and your edtech ecosystem plays a big role. Sessions will showcase techniques from Lightspeed Systems experts and include time for Q&A.

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eSpark

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Where does the privacy conversation start? Think of inputs as the information you enter into an AI system—anything from your side of a Google Bard conversation to the conversation you have with an AI transcription app to a large spreadsheet full of student assessment data. What safeguards are in place to protect it?

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Education Student Data Privacy Data Accessibility 59

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Mention edtech, and the first thought that usually comes to mind is collecting data to evaluate students’ progress. By asking three key questions, leaders can get a better sense of their K-12 edtech ecosystem. Do you know if any of these applications violate student data privacy?

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Gaggle Speaks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

There’s perhaps no other edtech topic discussed more these days than student data privacy. Because keeping your students’ data safe is important to everyone here at Gaggle, we decided that our next webcast should focus on what school leaders and edtech companies can do to protect student data.

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Data Student Data Privacy Education EdTech 40

techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

When we rolled out our classroom tech demos, parents were pulling me aside, saying how much these programs (Read180, System 44, iRead, Math180) would have helped, how they wished they had this tech as kids. We have staff, we have a computer-based monolingual English program that parents can log in and access. Now they do.

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Robotics Sony Student Data Privacy Outcomes 108

eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2024

CETL, Director, Educational Technology Spring Branch ISD (TX), reminds us what is truly the most urgent and present concern for all edtech leaders. Key Takeaways: Collaborative Approach: Ensuring student safety online requires a collaborative effort between technology services and academic teams within the school system.

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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. Who are your district’s building-based edtech coordinators? There are almost too many options!

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EdTech How To Student Data Privacy Professional Learning 110

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? Now, this integration can take just a few minutes.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2017

Christopher Emdin who dropped a serious message for SXSWedu attendees : “When a student is brilliant on the street corner but falling asleep in class, something is wrong with the schooling system.” percent decrease in the amount of students who don’t return after summer and a 3.9 Tools and Courses WHO’S USING WHAT?

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techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

However, leaders are often not close enough to the details to be able to assess the effectiveness of existing privacy protections. Usually, it is the CTO/CIO who first raises the alert that the system is too outdated to support current responsibilities and requirements.

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Mentor students in safe, legal, and ethical practices with digital tools ad the protection of intellectual rights and property. Model and promote management of personal data and digital identity and protect student data privacy. I am an avid edtech blogger. Building relationships and community.

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Digital Citizenship Education Student Data Privacy Social Media 44

The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2018

Revelations about the privacy practices of Facebook only serve to underscore the stakes surrounding the capture and use of personal data. It is in everyone’s best interests to ensure that schools protect the digital rights of their stakeholders, putting the best interests of students and teachers at the center.”.

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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. The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. This past two weeks also saw seven (7!)

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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. The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. This past two weeks also saw seven (7!)

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, it can also turn learning environments into the digital wild west, where teachers and students can venture into new, uncharted territories with digital learning apps that may not be effective or aligned with district curriculum or student data privacy policies.

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Sponsored this year by JAR Systems and SAP Concur , the program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation. Arlington Independent School District (AISD) has a population of more than 61,000 students.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

To give further context, I’ve sorted them alphabetically, into four categories; (1) those organizations that are instructionally-focused; (2) those that provide supports for technology leadership; (3) those that focus on connectivity and access; and (4) those that focus on data privacy and security. Organization: Code.org ®.

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Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Teachers and other stakeholders should also have considerable input into ethical considerations like student data privacy, potential bias, and misinformation associated with AI tools. Ensure Student Data Privacy and Digital Equity Expand the dialogue regarding AI applications to beyond what happens in the classroom.

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Doug Levin

JUNE 17, 2015

Given the historic textbook business model and given how most of us access content online, from news to books to music to movies, the default procurement choice in the digital instructional materials market is clearly biased toward licensing. appeared first on Doug Levin | EdTech Strategies.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition). Technology used to target UAE’s cheating students | The National → "We were saying technology helps students cheat, now, we’d say it’s helping them understand unethical behaviour better than ever." Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 8, 2018

billion on hardware, networks and major system software. With this understanding, many district administrators and technology coaches have found a need to vet the limitless purchasing options out there and make decisions that look past the flash of products to ones that will truly impact student learning.

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Technology Software Student Data Privacy Data 124

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Students were responsible for more than a quarter of the breaches; their most frequent motive was changing grades. The GAO relied on a private database of cyber attacks and leaks collected by Doug Levin of EdTech Strategies, a consulting firm. That’s because there’s no federal requirement for school districts to report data breaches.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

She noted a likely “clampdown” due to concerns over student data privacy, and central district offices are on the hook to make sure that edtech tools are secure. So while top-down purchasing decisions may be loosening, “I also think there is going to be a pullback because of student data privacy issues.”

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edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

The budgeting team needs to understand the many roles of edtech as well. Edtech needs sustained funding over time because once tech initiatives are started, they can’t be stopped. Online assessments will always raise student data privacy concerns. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

EDSBY UPDATES ( edsby.com/edsby-k12-dataaggregation-analytics/ ) Edsby announced that it has built sophisticated data aggregation and analysis capabilities that allow states, provinces and countries to optimize their education investments and policies. The webinars are led by teachers and come pre-recorded and live on the Center.

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Chromebook Pearson Student Data Privacy Data 48

techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The Educator’s Guide to Student Data Privacy”—a concise and comprehensive introduction that explains: why it’s important that teachers understand and care about student data privacy; what constitutes student data; the relevant state and federal laws; and more ?

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Student Data Privacy Policies Data Training 63

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. How technology has impacted students’ education Technology has had a transformative impact on K-12 education.

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Technology Education Adaptive Learning Accessibility 70

Hack Education

MAY 18, 2018

Via Forbes : “The Startup President: How France ’s Macron Nearly Built An EdTech Company.” Via EdScoop : “ Google adds new terms to comply with Connecticut student data privacy laws.” of Texas System Apologizes for Revoking Nepali Students ’ Scholarships.”

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