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SIIA, a Pioneering Convenor for the Edtech Industry, Scraps Its Conferences

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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. As part of the change, the Washington, D.C.-based

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Lessons and Leadership During the Switch to Online Learning

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During a recent edLeader Panel , sponsored by The ProEthica® Program, the superintendent of one of America’s largest school districts spoke with a former state superintendent and other education leaders about key issues affecting students, parents, and educators, including digital access and equity, online privacy, and funding.

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The Keys to Discussing Student Data Privacy

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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.

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K-12 and Higher Ed Institutions Lead Consortium to Advance EdTech Innovation and Trust

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In 2006 the consortium featured 50 member organizations. Ensuring that a wide range of strategies for personalized, student-centered learning and pathways can be achieved by enabling a choice of digital learning products that can be configured for the needs of each student.

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Going on the Offensive: Cyber Security Strategies for Schools

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Do you know where your data is stored? With the increased emphasis on student data privacy, many school leaders might think they have a handle on cyber security. While teachers may complain, having website filters and blocks can decrease the possibility of criminals accessing the schools’ tech through the web.

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Inside Tips for Successfully Implementing Online Assessments

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An assessment should not be the first time students use a piece of technology. First, teachers need time to create feedback for their students. The key is to not rely just on technology; a balanced approach that includes paper and pencil assessments can provide more insights into a child’s progress.

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5 Reasons to Address Cyber Security

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School management needs to take reasonable steps to ensure protection beyond data sharing policies. Lilly explained that his schools, for instance, have frequent administrative access audits to ensure they can’t see information, like social security numbers, they shouldn’t. These records need similar levels of protection.