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Movers and Shakers—New Edtech District Leaders Take Position

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Phil has led the charge for his district to develop and implement Student Data Privacy systems in the State of Illinois and recently presented at ISTELive22 on these protocols and processes. She has also taught graduate-level courses as an adjunct professor for Texas Woman’s University and Dallas Baptist University.

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Instructure Is Back on the Stock Market, But Not Much Change Expected For Canvas Users

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The specific concern came over a statement by the company’s then-CEO, Dan Goldsmith, who boasted at an investor conference that the company was developing algorithms based on user data that would give it a competitive advantage in the market. And Instructure’s latest prospectus doesn’t mention big plans to use data or algorithms, notes Hill.

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Generative AI and Academic Integrity

Lightspeed Systems

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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CatchOn Launches Student-Level Data Module, Provides Visibility into Engagement and Learning

eSchool News

To provide enhanced visibility into student digital engagement and learning patterns, CatchOn , an expansive data analytics and application monitoring tool for K-12 schools, has launched an industry-leading student-level data module. Track Engagement.

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?Tools: CoSN Supports, Trains Education Technology Leaders

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Technology will transform learning only with strong leadership and vision. CoSN answers questions to help districts clarify vision, strengthen leadership and educational environments and, of course, manage technology. CoSN has also partnered with Digital Promise to provide two micro-credentialing opportunities.

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As Instructure Changes Ownership, Academics Worry Whether Student Data Will Be Protected

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The pending $2 billion sale of one of the largest learning management systems to a private equity firm has raised questions about what happens to the trove of student data held in the company’s courses. But until actual actions are taken, we won’t stop fighting for what we need to protect our students.

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Profile of Asbury Park (NJ) Superintendent Sancha Gray

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Dream Academy students—chosen through a mix of GPA, interview, teacher recommendations, and academic portfolio review—can graduate from high school with an associate degree in social science. They use the Blackboard platform to communicate with professors and engage fellow students in their courses. TECH USED ?

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