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CISA releases guide to help safeguard K-12 schools from cyber threats

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:11:30 -0500

From GCN: CISA’s report, which was mandated by the K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021, outlined a variety of steps that primary and secondary schools can take to bolster their cyber defenses.

University of Ottawa’s Martin Bernier on continuous learning

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:51:52 -0500

From CIO: CIO.com’s Lee Rennick chats with University of Ottawa CIO Martin Bernier about how building diverse and equitable teams, and cultivating allyships to support diversity in technology are key to continuous learning.

What Is ChatGPT and How Is It Used in Education?

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:23:37 -0500

From Education Week: During the chaotic summer of 2020, filled with pandemic panic and political protests, the emergence of a sophisticated new artificial intelligence tool that could credibly tweet, type, and code on its own was far from most educators’ minds.

K12 Schools View Technology as a Guardrail for Good Digital Citizenship

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:08:44 -0500

From EdTech Magazine: Technologies that detect plagiarism and filter websites can turn student lapses into learning opportunities.

5 ways our district streamlines edtech ecosystems

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:07:16 -0500

e-School News: Student data privacy has been at the forefront of district leaders’ minds well before the pandemic. However, since COVID-19 shifted schools and classrooms online, it’s not surprising that tech usage has reached an all-time high. Districts are accessing 1,400 edtech tools per month on average, and cybersecurity attacks in our nation’s schools are also increasing.

14 Technology Predictions for Higher Education in 2023 -- Campus Technology

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:06:20 -0500

Campus Technology: How will technologies and practices like artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, digital transformation, and change management impact colleges and universities this year? Here's what the experts told us.

Dozens of US schools, universities move to ban TikTok

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:02:09 -0500

From GCN: The social media platform is falling out of favor among school officials as the app becomes increasingly dangerous for cyberattacks and students' physical and mental health.

How Can Schools Reduce the Risk of Cyberattacks?

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:01:33 -0500

From Education Week: Cyberattacks are costly to K-12 schools, not just in terms of money, but also in how much instructional time students lose.

Districts Transform School Spaces into Labs, Arenas and Studios

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:57:07 -0500

From EdTech Magazine: As the use of ed tech continues to grow, K–12 schools are building out tech-centric spaces where students can develop new skills for the future.

What's In, What's Out for Education Technology

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:54:42 -0500

From Education Week: The past couple of years have arguably been some of the most consequential in the history of educational technology.

Texas Proposes Sharing Information Security Expertise Across Higher Ed and State Agencies -- Campus Technology

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:53:19 -0500

From Campus Technology: The Texas Department of Information Resources, in its newly released Biennial Performance Report, has asked the state legislature to make it easier for higher education institutions and other state agencies to have dedicated information security officers by allowing them to share ISOs regionally.

Commerce Announces Over $18M in Digital Education Funding

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:29:28 -0500

From NextGov: The Biden administration allocated millions to help further technology access and digital literacy skills within five universities.

Rethinking your K-12 cloud strategy

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:38:23 -0500

e-School News: The new school year is in full swing, and IT teams are ramping up strategic tech investments and systems to help ensure a smooth year ahead.

All That Ed Tech Schools Bought During the Pandemic Won’t Improve Equity. Here's Why

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:28:49 -0500

Education Week: Product design, limited organizational capacity, and the dangers of digital surveillance are all barriers, four experts told Education Week.

How to Communicate Student Data Privacy Protections to Families More Effectively

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:24:22 -0500

EdTech Magazine: To bolster your school’s communication strategy on cybersecurity, consider these K–12 leaders’ approaches.

Ban the Cellphone Ban

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:05:56 -0500

Education Next: After successive years of remote or hybrid learning, you might imagine tech-weary educators would be going after laptops and Zoom. But they are focused on cellphones, driven by three major concerns: students’ mental health, ability to stay engaged and learn during class, and struggles to focus for long stretches of time without task switching.

5 tips to build community-wide support for IT transformation

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:00:25 -0500

E-School News:Technology’s role has been elevated to an integral strategic function in today’s school districts. But getting everyone to understand the value of digital transformation can be challenging and test the persuasion and people skills of even the most seasoned IT leaders.

Here are some strategies IT teams can use to help build a supportive culture for ongoing technology investments.

Tips for Engaging a Remote Workforce

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:44:29 -0500

Campus Technology: As flexible work policies become the norm, institutions must rethink their approach to employee engagement and workforce culture. Here's how Southern New Hampshire University is building a remote-first workplace centered on the employee experience.

Why the Los Angeles Cyberattack Is a Wake-Up Call for Every School District

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:42:51 -0500

Education Week: A massive cyberattack shut off access to email and crippled the Los Angeles school district’s website and systems used for teaching and attendance.

Teaching Emerging Technologies Empowers K12 Students

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:41:44 -0500

EdTech: In an episode of Focus on EDU with Douglas Konopelko, K12 teacher Sean Wybrant shares how advanced tech opens doors for his students.

Hybrid, Whatever that Means, Will Dominate the Future of Online Learning

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 20:14:18 -0500

Campus Technology: In a recent survey, nearly all higher education chief online officers expected online learning of some kind to be a part of the typical student experience within the next three years. While survey respondents did not necessarily agree on how much online would become the norm, it's clear that hybrid models are favored to dominate instruction by 2025.

5 Big Technology Challenges Teachers and Administrators Will Face This School Year

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 20:13:22 -0500

Education Week: Grappling with cybersecurity and what to do with all those new devices are big ones.

What Are the Benefits of Digital Identity in the Metaverse?

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 20:11:50 -0500

EdTech Magazine: In an open-world, interoperable version of the metaverse, students’ digital identities will be key to personalization and efficiency.

Technology Is the Tool, Not the Teacher (Opinion)

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 22:09:42 -0500

EducationWeek: Technology can be a powerful enhancement to student learning—when it's used wisely.

Every Student Needs 21st-Century Data-Literacy Skills

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:47:58 -0500

Education Next: Most educators understand that school curricula must evolve as the world changes. Refusing to adapt would do a terrible disservice to students, leaving them poorly prepared for their futures.