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FBI Issues Warning for K–12 Schools on Student Data Privacy

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FBI Issues Warning for K–12 Schools on Student Data Privacy. Schools utilizing education technology may need to double down on cybersecurity as collections of student data become more common targets for cybercriminals, announces the Federal Bureau of Investigations in an alert , Tuesday. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Districts call for guidance in developing classroom AI policies

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These findings suggest the need for a strong call-to-action to increase technology use and services, as well as training and official guidance for safe AI implementation in schools, with education solution providers at the forefront of this push alongside schools.

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?Tools: CoSN Supports, Trains Education Technology Leaders

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CoSN is the only national professional association dedicated exclusively to education technology leaders, providing them with management, community building and tools to transform their schools and districts. Its core beliefs are: Technology is a critical tool to personalize learning.

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FETC 2019: Day One

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The Expo floor did not open until 4:30 pm on Monday, but educators and administrators were able to choose from 100 workshops, Apple and Microsoft concurrent sessions, and an all-day Blueprint for Technology in Education Summit. Student Data Privacy. Assistive Technology. STEAM and STEM.

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

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Realign priorities based on engagement results to support personalized learning and address achievement gaps, share engagement reports with district stakeholders and review patterns of engagement to create benchmarks for learning success. . Communicate Engagement.

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How do parents really feel about student data?

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But what do parents really understand about school technology use and student data privacy? As technology becomes more prevalent in classrooms, parents say they support technology’s increasing prevalence in classrooms, as long as they are informed about how their children’s information is gathered and used.

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Year in Review: Our Top Edtech Business Stories of 2018

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When teachers rely on tools from Google and Facebook just to keep up with students, it’s a “ race to the bottom ,” says Tristan Harris, who heads the Center for Humane Technology. Why Are We Still Personalizing Learning If It’s Not Personal? Is Assessment Ready to Move Beyond Standardized Tests?

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