Digital Educationtag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-06-29:/edweek/DigitalEducation//632020-12-03T16:43:28ZPersonalized learning, artificial intelligence, adaptive testing, digital curricula, data privacy, future of work, and all things technology. Education Week reporters help you stay on top of the latest developments in ed tech. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7Schools Aren't Doing Enough to Protect Their Networks, Top Cybersecurity Official Warnstag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.815872020-12-03T16:43:00Z2020-12-03T16:43:28ZThe nation's top cybersecurity official urged schools to take advantage of free federal resources for safeguarding their networks.Mark Liebermanhttps://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/mark.lieberman_20306388.html
The nation's top cybersecurity official urged schools to take advantage of free federal resources for safeguarding their networks.
COVID-19 and Cybersecurity: 'Catastrophic Attack on Our Technology Systems'tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.815802020-12-01T19:10:42Z2020-12-01T20:48:53ZTwo of the nation's largest school districts were rattled recently by incidents related to internet security and privacy.Mark Liebermanhttps://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/mark.lieberman_20306388.html
Two of the nation's largest school districts were rattled recently by incidents related to internet security and privacy.
Dawn of an Education-Friendly FCC? Chairman Ajit Pai Moving On tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.815762020-11-30T22:28:37Z2020-12-01T00:19:44ZThe FCC chairman plans to step down from his role at the end of President Donald Trump's term on Jan. 20. Alyson Kleinhttp://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/alyson.klein.html
The FCC chairman plans to step down from his role at the end of President Donald Trump's term on Jan. 20.
Half of Districts Lack Connectivity Needed for Widespread Videoconferencing, Device Usagetag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.815742020-11-30T20:39:56Z2020-12-04T15:23:49ZTwo-thirds of America's public school students attend schools that may not provide enough bandwidth for life after COVID-19. Benjamin Heroldhttp://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/benjamin.herold_6660808.html
Two-thirds of America's public school students attend schools that may not provide enough bandwidth for life after COVID-19.
Country's Largest Ed-Tech Conference Is a Virtual Experience During COVID-19 tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.815662020-11-30T02:20:50Z2020-11-30T02:24:17ZThe conference "should feel very relevant for people teaching in online and hybrid [environments]," said ISTE CEO Richard Culatta. Alyson Kleinhttp://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/alyson.klein.html
The conference "should feel very relevant for people teaching in online and hybrid [environments]," said ISTE CEO Richard Culatta.
Using Student Data to Identify Future Criminals: A Privacy Debacletag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.815612020-11-24T21:10:00Z2020-11-30T18:18:39ZA Florida county police department uses sensitive school data to keep a secret list of students it deems as at risk of engaging in criminal behavior.Mark Liebermanhttps://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/mark.lieberman_20306388.html
A Florida county police department uses sensitive school data to keep a secret list of students it deems as at risk of engaging in criminal behavior.
How to Bring 'Surprise and Delight' to Virtual Teacher Training During COVID-19tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.815412020-11-18T20:39:48Z2020-11-18T20:53:57ZA Kansas teacher of the year explains her approach to offering super engaging professional development in a virtual setting.Alyson Kleinhttp://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/alyson.klein.html
A Kansas teacher of the year explains her approach to offering super engaging professional development in a virtual setting.
How Massive K-12 Bond Issues During COVID-19 Are Shaping School Technology Planstag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.815372020-11-17T16:51:49Z2020-11-17T17:33:58ZInterest rates are low and remote and hybrid learning continues, but some experts question using bonds to pay for devices and connectivity. Benjamin Heroldhttp://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/benjamin.herold_6660808.html
Interest rates are low and remote and hybrid learning continues, but some experts question using bonds to pay for devices and connectivity.
Here's How Districts Should Handle Privacy Considerations in the COVID Eratag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.814692020-10-27T12:47:22Z2020-10-27T12:52:28ZGiven how much information is now being collected about student health, there's a real need to consider privacy, a coalition of about two dozen education, disability rights, civil rights, and privacy advocacy groups say.Alyson Kleinhttp://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/alyson.klein.html
Given how much information is now being collected about student health, there's a real need to consider privacy, a coalition of about two dozen education, disability rights, civil rights, and privacy advocacy groups say.
Teachers Need Help With Protecting Student Privacy Amid Explosion of Tech Usetag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.814562020-10-22T04:09:00Z2020-10-22T13:05:13ZEducation technology usage has exploded during the pandemic. Parents, teachers, and students need more support in dealing with the potential privacy issues. Alyson Kleinhttp://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/alyson.klein.html
Education technology usage has exploded during the pandemic. Parents, teachers, and students need more support in dealing with the potential privacy issues.
Which States Have the Biggest Home Internet Access Gaps for Students?tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.814512020-10-20T19:04:53Z2020-10-21T20:46:43ZMississippi, Arkansas, and New Mexico have the highest percentages of students who lack adequate home technology for remote learning.Mark Liebermanhttps://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/mark.lieberman_20306388.html
Mississippi, Arkansas, and New Mexico have the highest percentages of students who lack adequate home technology for remote learning.
Large, Well-Off Suburban Districts Most Likely to Get Hackedtag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.814322020-10-15T21:51:30Z2020-10-16T02:41:42ZBigger, wealthier districts make easier targets for hackers, a GAO analysis found. Alyson Kleinhttp://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/alyson.klein.html
Bigger, wealthier districts make easier targets for hackers, a GAO analysis found.
Many Students Still Lack Home Internet. Here's How Big the Problem Is.tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.814262020-10-14T16:27:41Z2020-10-15T22:20:48ZOnly 11 percent of school district leaders and principals said all their students have the home internet access they need to fully participate in virtual instruction.Mark Liebermanhttps://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/mark.lieberman_20306388.html
Only 11 percent of school district leaders and principals said all their students have the home internet access they need to fully participate in virtual instruction.
Parents Worry About Learning Loss in Remote Education Environments tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.814202020-10-12T21:42:15Z2020-10-12T21:46:59ZMore than 3 of every 4 parents report that their children are attending school remotely either full time or part time, new survey finds. Alyson Kleinhttp://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/alyson.klein.html
More than 3 of every 4 parents report that their children are attending school remotely either full time or part time, new survey finds.
Districts: Here's How to Get Some Help With the E-Rate tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.814032020-10-06T19:36:11Z2020-10-06T19:40:47ZEd tech officials: Confused about the E-Rate? The State Educational Technology Directors Association is on the case.Alyson Kleinhttp://www.edweek.org/ew/contributors/alyson.klein.html
Ed tech officials: Confused about the E-Rate? The State Educational Technology Directors Association is on the case.