Digital Education tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-06-29:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63 2020-12-03T16:43:28Z Personalized 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 5.2.7 Schools Aren't Doing Enough to Protect Their Networks, Top Cybersecurity Official Warns tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.81587 2020-12-03T16:43:00Z 2020-12-03T16:43:28Z The nation's top cybersecurity official urged schools to take advantage of free federal resources for safeguarding their networks. Mark Lieberman https://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//63.81580 2020-12-01T19:10:42Z 2020-12-01T20:48:53Z Two of the nation's largest school districts were rattled recently by incidents related to internet security and privacy. Mark Lieberman https://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//63.81576 2020-11-30T22:28:37Z 2020-12-01T00:19:44Z The FCC chairman plans to step down from his role at the end of President Donald Trump's term on Jan. 20. Alyson Klein http://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 Usage tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.81574 2020-11-30T20:39:56Z 2020-12-04T15:23:49Z Two-thirds of America's public school students attend schools that may not provide enough bandwidth for life after COVID-19. Benjamin Herold http://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//63.81566 2020-11-30T02:20:50Z 2020-11-30T02:24:17Z The conference "should feel very relevant for people teaching in online and hybrid [environments]," said ISTE CEO Richard Culatta. Alyson Klein http://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 Debacle tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.81561 2020-11-24T21:10:00Z 2020-11-30T18:18:39Z 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. Mark Lieberman https://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-19 tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.81541 2020-11-18T20:39:48Z 2020-11-18T20:53:57Z A Kansas teacher of the year explains her approach to offering super engaging professional development in a virtual setting. Alyson Klein http://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 Plans tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.81537 2020-11-17T16:51:49Z 2020-11-17T17:33:58Z Interest rates are low and remote and hybrid learning continues, but some experts question using bonds to pay for devices and connectivity. Benjamin Herold http://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 Era tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.81469 2020-10-27T12:47:22Z 2020-10-27T12:52:28Z 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. Alyson Klein http://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 Use tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.81456 2020-10-22T04:09:00Z 2020-10-22T13:05:13Z Education technology usage has exploded during the pandemic. Parents, teachers, and students need more support in dealing with the potential privacy issues. Alyson Klein http://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//63.81451 2020-10-20T19:04:53Z 2020-10-21T20:46:43Z Mississippi, Arkansas, and New Mexico have the highest percentages of students who lack adequate home technology for remote learning. Mark Lieberman https://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 Hacked tag:blogs.edweek.org,2020:/edweek/DigitalEducation//63.81432 2020-10-15T21:51:30Z 2020-10-16T02:41:42Z Bigger, wealthier districts make easier targets for hackers, a GAO analysis found. Alyson Klein http://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//63.81426 2020-10-14T16:27:41Z 2020-10-15T22:20:48Z 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. Mark Lieberman https://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//63.81420 2020-10-12T21:42:15Z 2020-10-12T21:46:59Z More than 3 of every 4 parents report that their children are attending school remotely either full time or part time, new survey finds. Alyson Klein http://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//63.81403 2020-10-06T19:36:11Z 2020-10-06T19:40:47Z Ed tech officials: Confused about the E-Rate? The State Educational Technology Directors Association is on the case. Alyson Klein http://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.