Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2018

But as data becomes a tool that governments such as Russia and China could use to influence voting systems or induce citizens into espionage , more legislators are turning their attention to the acquisitions of early-stage technology startups. edtech startups,” Carter explains. “I That is something we see Russia doing a lot of."

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2023

The number of edtech products schools access in a typical month has tripled since four years ago to more than 1,400 tools, according to a recent estimate by Learn Platform, an edtech company that helps schools manage tech. During the pandemic, schools became more reliant on tech than ever.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2019

For years, the privacy community has been urging educators to be more intentional—and careful—about introducing new tech tools in their classrooms. But expecting teachers to wade through the legalese of every vendor’s privacy policy may be too much to ask for. We’re all trying to solve the same problem.”

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

K-12 schools to simplify and secure digital learning, announced last month its Classroom of the Future Report 2023 , a new survey of school administrators, teachers, and edtech vendors highlighting five trends shaping classrooms of the future.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 25, 2023

Overview OVERVIEW With a strong focus on data governance, Fayette County Public Schools partners with Lightspeed Systems® to effectively manage their edtech ecosystem—in and outside of the classroom. However, Fayette County knew that ensuring student data privacy on the school-issued devices was going to be a challenge. “We

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2018

And we’re filing stories that capture the essence of the edtech industry in 2018. Apple and Google continue to up the ante in their quest to win adoption in classrooms. But the edtech industry has hit some bumps along the way, wrestling with collateral concerns from the public spotlight over data privacy and security.

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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. People in committees make decisions, which then trickle down to classrooms. How do you make decisions about what to adopt?

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Educational apps have become valuable tools for educators to engage students and streamline classroom activities. Curriculum Alignment Apps should align with the district’s curriculum and educational objectives to maximize their effectiveness in the classroom. Pilot Programs. Regularly Review and Update.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2019

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. . We needed the tools to say, ‘ Is this investment that a school is going through making a difference? ”. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition). " Tagged on: September 6, 2017 More Or Less Technology In The Classroom?

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition). " Tagged on: September 6, 2017 More Or Less Technology In The Classroom?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Tactical student data privacy questions like “What can I do right now?” should be asked by all CIOs, teachers, administrators, and policymakers in this changing landscape of data access, student privacy, and interoperability. The data balancing act. Student data privacy: It’s what you don’t know.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2017

This annual event aims to accelerate the development and adoption of data standards that allow technologies used in schools to “talk” to one another. Today, a teacher can see if a student is not doing an assignment or struggling to complete a worksheet. And that creates data that can be shared. Why is that important? The Future.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 12, 2021

After the sudden switch to remote and hybrid learning models at the start of the pandemic, the use of online tools and resources may seem like less of a concern now, but ensuring that students’ data remains protected is still a priority, especially as it is a federal requirement. Kevin Lewis Sr. Kevin Lewis Sr.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

Along with a 1:1 goal, comes the deluge of edtech tools, software, and applications into classrooms. Schwab said, “There are many tools out there, but many make it super difficult for schools to see how they are using the tools that they are paying money [for]. Professional Development.

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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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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2018

It’s not just edtech companies and app developers who have to think about complying with COPPA, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, which was designed to protect the privacy of kids under 13 years of age. tools teachers want to use in their classrooms. tools teachers want to use in their classrooms.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

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. Evaluate Student Engagement Patterns. Track Engagement. About CatchOn.

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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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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2017

CHATBOT CHAMPIONS: AdmitHub , a Boston-based edtech startup that creates conversational AI to help students through college, has some numbers to back up its college-expert chatbots. percent decrease in the amount of students who don’t return after summer and a 3.9 Tools and Courses WHO’S USING WHAT? at a later date.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2016

University of California, Berkeley students filed suit against Google for illegally scanning their emails. Pokemon Go launched its wildly popular location-based and data-hungry augmented reality game. And at least 14 states have passed student data privacy laws, so far. What about cameras and Skype for Classrooms?

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eSpark

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The rise of artificial intelligence has both opened up new opportunities and raised new questions about everything from safety and privacy to bias and ethics. Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself and your classroom secure. Where does the privacy conversation start? Never use real names, especially student names.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

I love edtech. I love finding awesome tools that engage students and get them thinking critically and collaborating. I love learning from colleagues how to use a tool in new, creative ways. And I love reviewing privacy policies -- not! To date we've completed 300-plus evaluations of popular edtech apps.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2019

According to a student data privacy law passed there a few years ago, anyone who collects or shares students’ personally identifiable information (or PII, as the shorthand goes) can be punished by up to six months in prison or $10,000 in fines. You've gotta have an online-tools policy.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2019

5 Considerations for Buying Classroom Technology. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about how investments can improve equity in STEM education. Alignment with Student Learning Goals and Standards. Technology should be used to support learning in the classroom, enhance instructional methods and positively impact student achievement. .

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techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

This is no small feat, considering that she and now-NJ Commissioner of Education Lamont Repollet stepped into a struggling district with 75% of students reading below grade level (half of those being three-to-six grades below). We share these tools with parents so that they can reinforce the strategies at home.

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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. So what’s happening in our classroom? How are we preparing students? How are we protecting students basically on all fronts? 00:00:38 Speaker 2 To the next day.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

They need tools that are easy to use, support active learning, and can accommodate the needs of diverse learners. Or too many different tools for different tasks. Who are your district’s building-based edtech coordinators? Edtech information is then not limited to one school but shared throughout the system.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

. — Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? That means students who need academic accommodations aren’t necessarily at a disadvantage when in-person classes shift online. Don’t Pitch Them Right Now.

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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. I do the same every day. Digital literacy.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Some of those teachers spend upwards of 150 hours every year on training sessions, workshops and conferences that sometimes resemble what many students experience in the classroom: listening to a lecture and taking notes. A landmark report from TNTP, a nonprofit organization, estimated that the 50 largest U.S.

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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. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 14, 2023

Now that the district has successfully made the digital leap, VBCPS leaders are asking themselves what’s next in terms of leveraging their digital learning tools, devices, and data to further impact and enhance learning. As VBCPS discovered, technology can unlock an infinite number of opportunities for students.

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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. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Equipping Teachers to Manage Academic Honesty in the Classroom Academic integrity is a foundational tenant of education; it always has been, and it always will be. As such, academic dishonesty—student “cheating,” for example—has always proven a pain in the arse for educators. In effect, the students believed it was not cheating.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

When I got connected on social media, my lens grew and I became aware of more organizations, as well as some of their supporting tools and resources. This post is the first of a short series meant to highlight the great work of many nonprofit organizations that are working diligently to support students’ learning on a daily basis.

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