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As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset
ED Surge
MAY 18, 2023
To observers, this threatens to amplify the data privacy problem faced by K-12 schools, which have become a big target for hackers. And with privacy concerns rising, some providers want nothing to do with personal data. Looking at a company’s privacy policy will give you a sense of whether the company understands privacy, Lewis says.
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AI Guidelines for K-12 Aim to Bring Order to the ‘Wild West’
ED Surge
APRIL 10, 2024
If we don't get in front of this now with a nimble, flexible, guideline policy or strategy as a collective whole, it's gonna continue to change.” It may be easier to run afoul of privacy laws, he adds, considering the proposed changes to strengthen the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Smith says. “If
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As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset
ED Surge
MAY 17, 2023
To observers, this threatens to amplify the data privacy problem faced by K-12 schools, which have become a big target for hackers. And with privacy concerns rising, some providers want nothing to do with personal data. Looking at a company’s privacy policy will give you a sense of whether the company understands privacy, Lewis says.
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Student Privacy Is at More Risk Than Ever Before. Can K-12 Schools Keep It Safe?
ED Surge
APRIL 17, 2023
But how prepared are K-12 districts to handle the thorny privacy and security issues that these tools raise? Not very, according to “Uncovering Privacy and Security Challenges In K-12 Schools,” a new study of how districts handle privacy and security issues from researchers at the University of Chicago and New York University.
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Most School Districts Still Lack Data-Privacy Personnel
ED Surge
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Only a few years ago, before the pandemic, finding a school district with a dedicated leadership position focused on data privacy was like spotting a “unicorn”—something so rare it was practically mythical. Unlike mythical unicorns, though, some of these school privacy officers actually exist. Well, yes and no. But mostly no.
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Putting People First as Higher Ed Grapples With AI
ED Surge
APRIL 29, 2024
The urgency for higher education institutions to integrate and create policies for using AI technology in the classroom is rapidly increasing. Colleges also must adequately account for its impact on their current and future workforce.
Will Banning TikTok Make Kids Safer Online? It’s More Complicated Than That
ED Surge
MARCH 21, 2024
The committee’s roughly 250-page report also made recommendations for governmental policies and future research on the topic. The 13-year-old threshold isn’t based on developmental research, Reich’s area of expertise, but was set by the lawmakers who created the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. “In
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Teens Need Parent Permission to Use ChatGPT. Could That Slow Its Use in Schools?
ED Surge
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
It stated that kids under 13 are not allowed to sign up (which is pretty typical, in compliance with federal privacy laws for young children ), but it also went on to state that “users between the ages of 13 and 18 must have parental or guardian permission to use the platform.” That means most students in U.S.
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Google Discreetly Acquires Edtech Analytics Company BrightBytes
ED Surge
OCTOBER 11, 2022
It also states that Google might have updated the policy and privacy terms of use after the acquisition. The acquisition will help Google to transform school district data “into actionable intelligence to improve the academic and overall well-being of all students,” the email says. What About the Data?
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Anthropomorphism of AI in Learning Environments: Risks of Humanizing the Machine
ED Surge
JANUARY 15, 2024
The EO is guided by eight principles and priorities (A–H in the EO), two of which we focus on here: AI policies must be consistent with the advancement of equity and civil rights. The interests of Americans who increasingly use, interact with or purchase AI and AI-enabled products in their daily lives must be protected.
What Do I Do If I Think Chat GPT Wrote my Student’s Paper?
Cool Cat Teacher
APRIL 14, 2023
They state in this paper “We recognize that many school districts and higher education institutions do not currently account for generative AI in their policies on academic dishonesty. Recommendation: Consider writing into policies that all written work can and will be "spot checked" with conversations about the written work.
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We Know How Much Planning Time Teachers Get on Average. Is It Enough?
ED Surge
MARCH 14, 2024
EdSurge is only using Robert’s first name out of concern for his privacy.) Adjusting district planning and collaboration time policies will not be the panacea for all retention challenges,” the author writes.
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School Districts Are Being Held For Ransom Over Data. Are Solutions On The Way?
ED Surge
OCTOBER 27, 2022
I think generally things are pretty good,” says Taryn Hochleitner, associate director for policy and advocacy at the Data Quality Campaign. “I Even so, policies alone aren’t enough. But it’s a lot rarer for those bills to give schools more resources to actually implement those policies. “So So, how effective are those bills?
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TeachAI.org, a New Organization to Talk about AI in the Classroom
Cool Cat Teacher
MAY 2, 2023
With ISTE, Digital Promise, OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, the World Economic Forum and many more , these organizations state they are coming together to create policy recommendations, revise the K-12 CS Framework to include AI teaching with AI, and engage diverse stakeholders. We need to keep them safe — something we've not done very well.
Powerful Learning With Artificial Intelligence For Educators
ED Surge
DECEMBER 13, 2023
In addition to disciplinary concepts, it is important to address areas such as the appropriate use and timing of AI, the historical context of AI development, addressing biases, safeguarding the privacy of data shared with AI systems/tools, ensuring equitable access to AI tools, and taking into account environmental and human labor considerations.
How to Drive Student Success With Creative Generative AI Tools in the Classroom: Part 1
ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Adobe Express for Education is designed to integrate with existing technology and learning workflows, including rostering tools, learning management systems, safety and privacy features and the ability for K-12 administrators to toggle generative AI features on and off.
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How AI Can Address Critical Challenges Facing Higher Education
ED Surge
MARCH 29, 2024
However, the integration of AI into higher education also raises concerns about its ethical use , including data privacy, security and the potential for bias in algorithms. The answer is integrating the responsible use of AI, which is why Anthology came out with the AI Policy Framework. It is like setting up guardrails.
Digital Assistants in the Classroom
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 16, 2019
The first step, before you purchase, is to check with your school and/or District to be sure it isn’t contradictory to school policies. Because these are so new, there are questions regarding privacy, applicability to school, and COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) compliance for children younger than thirteen.
Cyber security for the AI age
Futurum
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Instead, she studies how people’s decisions affect their online security and privacy, and whether their behaviour can be nudged towards adopting stronger safeguards online. “I Most people readily accept the default privacy settings and security policies for apps or programmes without reading them.
Empty Desks: Getting Chronically Absent Students Back to Class Is No Easy Feat
ED Surge
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
We agreed not to publish Laura's real name, to protect her privacy. Particularly this year, as school policies around COVID or illness are a lot less strict." Mederos De Cardenas said she continues to follow quarantine policies put in place during the pandemic. Photo by Lizzy Myers for The Almanac.
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Every Student Deserves an IEP
ED Surge
JUNE 13, 2022
Early in my career, I taught at a school with a very progressive inclusion policy. Scaffolding tools or resources can be added for certain learners while preserving anonymity and privacy. Core to the spirit of an IEP is each student having a sense of belonging, being known in an affirmative way and supported to succeed at school.
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National Bullying Prevention Month–October
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Parents think they’re invading their child’s privacy by monitoring social media accounts and teachers think they don’t have enough time to monitor school-related virtual meeting places. It includes media, images, videos, policies and laws, as well as who to contact if you or a child is being cyberbullied. Cyberbullying—what is it.
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After Transforming a College With Online Offerings, a President Steps Down to Tackle AI
ED Surge
DECEMBER 19, 2023
So we're working on the architecture and the governance, and we're going to have to have enormous safeguards around student privacy data, and we don't want to minimize those.
National Bullying Prevention Month
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Parents think they’re invading their child’s privacy by monitoring social media accounts and teachers think they don’t have enough time to monitor school-related virtual meeting places. It includes media, images, videos, policies and laws, as well as who to contact if you or a child is being cyberbullied. Cyberbullying—what is it.
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Leveraging Technology to Enhance Education feat. Dr. Liz Lubeski
STEM Education Works
JULY 10, 2023
She emphasized the importance of ensuring students’ privacy and safety, highlighting instances where teachers unintentionally exposed students to potential risks. However, the journey towards responsible technology integration comes with its challenges, such as ensuring student privacy and safety.
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Can cyber insurance combat cyber crime?
Futurum
JULY 20, 2023
Jason, Jamie and their team are investigating the nature and impacts of ransomware attacks, in the hope of informing public policies that will help protect organisations. How can this academic research influence policy? Today, the ransoming of digital data by cyber criminals is far more likely. What are the impacts of ransomware?
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Privacy Tool fr @CommonSenseEd Pushes Companies to Make Safer Sites
The Innovative Educator
JUNE 30, 2016
If you’re an innovative educator the question of student data and privacy comes up frequently. I’ve written about the privacy policies of some of the popular players in classrooms such as Microsoft, Google, Class Dojo, and Edmodo which you can read about at this link. And, no wonder.
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What parents should ask teachers about technology
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Being a good digital citizen requires an understanding of the inherent rights and responsibilities including Internet privacy, cyberbullying, the legalities of using online materials, and more. Is it established by district policy or is each teacher encouraged to pick their own? How does the school protect student privacy.
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5 Offbeat STEM Careers for the Curious and Adventurous Ones
Career in STEM
JANUARY 17, 2023
If the businesses you represent handle Protected Health Information, you should get trained on HIPAA resources and other important policies. In this scenario, they must be cognizant of the applicable data privacy policy to prevent any mishaps. Ethical Hacker. As you can see, the fields of STEM are highly diverse.
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Does Twitter have a minimum age requirement?
The Innovative Educator
JUNE 13, 2013
They also have safety tips for parents that do not mention an age requirement and they announced an age screening policy that indicates Twitter account holders can determine what age you must be for use. However, their privacy policy says this: Our Policy Towards Children Our Services are not directed to persons under 13.
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Will Teachers Listen to Feedback From AI? Researchers Are Betting on It
ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
An AI tool that takes recorded audio from a classroom and turns it into data about who talked and for how long, it seemed like a cool way for York to discuss issues of data privacy, consent and bias with her students. York says she already had an open-door policy about her teaching style. Then I can see and hear what’s going on.
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Practical, Awesome AI: Unlock the Power of Bing Chat Enterprise
Cool Cat Teacher
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
It's an amazing tool that saves time and stands out with its robust privacy features, ensuring the security of student data while offering powerful AI functionalities to streamline tasks for teachers and administrators. We're managing privacy all the time. This show is sponsored and includes some advertorial content.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Parents think they’re invading their child’s privacy by monitoring social media accounts and teachers think they don’t have enough time to monitor school-related virtual meeting places. It includes media, images, videos, policies and laws, as well as who to contact if you or a child is being cyberbullied. Cyberbullying—what is it.
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9 Resources for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Parents think they’re invading their child’s privacy by monitoring social media accounts and teachers think they don’t have enough time to monitor school-related virtual meeting places. It includes media, images, videos, policies and laws, as well as who to contact if you or a child is being cyberbullied.
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187 The 5 Ways Tech is Shaping Humans in the Digital Age
The Innovative Educator
OCTOBER 31, 2018
However, i n many cases the policies and philosophies of organizations are old fashioned and come from a period of data scarcity. How does he feel about privacy and how does that affect Facebook as a tool? We are surrounded by information 24/7. This can leave some feeling overloaded and overwhelmed.
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Cue Robots for Edu: A Best New Era in Education
STEM Education Shopping
APRIL 30, 2023
Privacy Concerns Cue robots use facial recognition and speech recognition technology, which raises concerns about privacy. Schools and educational institutions need to ensure that they have robust data protection policies in place to safeguard student data.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Parents think they’re invading their child’s privacy by monitoring social media accounts and teachers think they don’t have enough time to monitor school-related virtual meeting places. It includes media, images, videos, policies and laws, as well as who to contact if you or a child is being cyberbullied.
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Revolutionizing Classrooms: How Microsoft’s AI is Changing Education
Cool Cat Teacher
JULY 27, 2023
Microsoft actually had an event just last week where we announced our recommendations for policy initiatives, and we offered tools to districts to how do they begin to formulate their own governance councils to adopt AI into their organizations. 00:06:10:45 – 00:06:40:27 Lydia Smyers So you can certainly find that on our website.
Bully Prevention Month–October
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Parents think they’re invading their child’s privacy by monitoring social media accounts and teachers think they don’t have enough time to monitor school-related virtual meeting places. It includes media, images, videos, policies and laws, as well as who to contact if you or a child is being cyberbullied. Cyberbullying—what is it.
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5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 24, 2024
Cyber threats, in particular, can expose both educators and learners to new kinds of risks that could endanger their privacy and security. Read the data protection policies of online platforms before signing up. Follow your school’s BYOD policies to strengthen security. However, it’s not without a few downsides.
Interview: Micro Agility Featuring Acky Kamdar, CEO, Magic EdTech
Magic EdTech
AUGUST 5, 2020
Given the education landscape, it often means we have to not only invest in interpreting curriculum and the technology trends but also policy and mandates by various stakeholders across 50 States (in the USA) and across 20 other countries globally. Addressing a fragmented technology and policy landscape in education can be very challenging.
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Are Schools Disproportionately Surveilling Students Who Rely on School-Owned Devices?
ED Surge
JUNE 15, 2022
In response to these trends, the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), a nonprofit organization that works to shape tech policy and architecture with a focus on democracy and the rights of the individual, says there’s been widespread adoption of software that monitors students in K-12 schools nationwide.
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Online battles: combatting false information and reducing online risks
Futurum
OCTOBER 4, 2022
RELATED RESEARCH WORK: Investigating online false information, cyber fraud, online privacy risks, data protection, cyber security and online safety education. From academic research to government policy to teaching young children how to be safe online, cyber security is a vast and vital field. Pathway from school to Cyber Security.
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