Podcasts about student privacy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic everywhere these days. What is it, what are its promises, and what are its current limitations in terms of applicability to the work we do in a registrar's office. You'll hear from the Chief AI Officer at George Mason University about the promises and challenges of AI, and from a privacy and information law attorney about some of the considerations we should be making as we pursue any new technology, but AI especially. Key Takeaways:There are many promises of AI, but there are some significant challenges currently, as well. Don't be swept away by the promises without engaging with the limitations.As registrars we have a special responsibility to make sure that the AI we employ maintains the safety, security, and integrity of the data we steward. The Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs) can help guide us to positive data governance outcomes.  Be wary of shiny new things. If the promise of something is too good to be true, it probably is. Explore AI and imagine ways it might be applied in your office, but AI is not the only tool available to us, and (in my opinion) we might be better served by pursuing intelligent automation solutions than artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Host:Doug McKennaUniversity Registrar, George Mason Universitycmckenn@gmu.edu   Guests:Amarda Shehu, PhDChief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Professor, Computer Science, School of Computing, George Mason UniversityClaire McKennaUniversity of Notre Dame Law SchoolClaire McKenna is an attorney with 21 years of experience advising public and private sector clients.  Her practice focuses on all aspects of information law, including privacy, security, access, and disclosure.References and Additional Information:Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs) | FPC.govWeapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O'Neil: 9780553418835 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: BooksThe Big Switch | Nicholas Carr  (Sorry I called you “David,” Nicholas!)How much electricity does AI consume?

Class Size Matters and Education Law Center, Letter to the Commissioner Rosa about DOE's failure to comply with the class size law. https://classsizematters.org/class-size-matters-education-law-center-letter-to-commissioner-asking-that-she-require-nyc-to-abide-by-class-size-law/Parent Coalition for Student Privacy, Teenspace sharing sensitive personal data with ad trackers and social media companies. https://studentprivacymatters.org/hearings-and-testimony-on-student-mental-health/

Parent Coalition for Student Privacy, Letter opposing the proposed revisions to Chancellors regulation A-820; https://classsizematters.org/serious-concerns-with-does-proposed-weakening-of-their-student-privacy-regulations-how-you-can-help/ on student privacyBriefing on failures of NYC to protect student privacy including potential revisions to Chancellors regulation A-820 co-sponsored by AQE and the Parent Coalition for Student Privacy https://studentprivacymatters.org/safeguarding-your-childs-personal-data-threat-to-student-privacy-from-does-use-of-digital-learning-teenspace-college-board-ai-more/Talk out of School show on threats to student privacy from Teenspace and AI, Sept. 23, 2024 https://talk-out-of-school.simplecast.com/episodes/student-privacy-concerns-with-teenspace-and-aiDOE's proposal for 3rd year SY2025-2026 of mandated class size reduction  video: Joint Class Size Training Webinar (Open external link);  Class Size FAQChalkbeat, As Kamala Harris ascends to Democratic presidential frontrunner, get to know her education recordhttps://www.chalkbeat.org/2024/07/22/democratic-presidential-candidate-kamala-harris-on-education-and-schools/Hechinger Report, How could Project 2025 change education?https://hechingerreport.org/how-could-project-2025-change-education/Center for American Progress, Project 2025's Elimination of Title I Funding Would Hurt Students and Decimate Teaching Positions in Local Schools https://www.americanprogress.org/article/project-2025s-elimination-of-title-i-funding-would-hurt-students-and-decimate-teaching-positions-in-local-schools/Remarks by Vice President Harris at the American Federation of Teachers' 88th National Convention https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/25/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-the-american-federation-of-teachers-88th-national/ 

amNYC, Education advocates blast DOE for having ‘no plan' for smaller class sizes; https://www.amny.com/news/nyc-education-advoactes-doe-plan-class-sizes/ NYC Public School Parents, More evidence in the just-released Mayor's Management Report that DOE has no real class size plan https://nycpublicschoolparents.blogspot.com/2024/09/more-evidence-in-just-released-mayors.htmlChalkbeatNY, AI's new role in NYC schools? Chancellor Banks teases personalized learning and college counseling; https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/09/17/david-banks-ai-state-of-our-schools-2024Chancellor David C. Banks 2024 - State of our Schools Remarks; https://www.is281.com/apps/news/article/1967361New Republic, David Banks's Dystopian Vision for NY Public Schools; https://newrepublic.com/article/185958/ai-classroom-new-york-david-banksParent Coalition for Student Privacy, Privacy concerns with NYC student use of Teenspace online counseling service; https://studentprivacymatters.org/privacy-concerns-about-nycs-promotion-of-the-teenspace-online-counseling-service/Daily News, Advocates raise alarm about privacy with NYC's teen mental telehealth service https://studentprivacymatters.org/privacy-concerns-about-nycs-promotion-of-the-teenspace-online-counseling-service/Chalkbeat, Data privacy advocates raise alarm over NYC's free teen teletherapy program; https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/09/10/privacy-advocates-raise-concerns-free-teletherapy-teens-data/State Scoop, Privacy advocates are concerned by NYC's online teen counseling service; https://statescoop.com/privacy-advocates-nyc-teen-counseling-talkspace/K12 Dive, $26M Talkspace contract with NYC stirs student data privacy concerns; https://www.k12dive.com/news/talkspace-nyc-data-privacy-teenspace/727070/Links to websites AI for Families, NYCLU AI for Families Substack; https://www.aiforfamilies.com/New York Civil Liberties Union on privacy; https://www.nyclu.org/issues/protecting-privacy-autonomy/privacy

Legal experts Jonathan Butcher and Jon Riches discuss the debate between parental rights and children’s privacy in education under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). Moderated by Luke Wake, their discussion examines the debates over the role of student privacy, parental rights, and the role that the government is playing in education.

In this 174th episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from June 17-21, 2024 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/FreshAirAtFiveSpotifyPlaylistE174

In this episode of House of #EdTech, host Chris Nesi discusses the importance of critically evaluating educational technology in classrooms. He shares insights from Jessica Grose's NYT article about ensuring tech tools serve educational purposes and protect student privacy. The episode features the announcement of MagicSchool.ai as the 2024 HOET Final Four Winner and an EdTech recommendation for Vocabulary Quest, a gamified vocabulary learning platform. Additionally, Chris bids farewell to SatChat, reflecting on its impact on the education community. Resources Mentioned: MagicSchool.ai - 2024 HOET Final Four Winner Vocabulary Quest - EdTech Recommendation Every Tech Tool in the Classroom Should Be Ruthlessly Evaluated - Article by Jessica Grose SatChat - Discussion on SatChat ending 2024 HOET Final Four Winner: MagicSchool.ai We're excited to announce MagicSchool.ai as the 2024 HOET Final Four Winner! MagicSchool.ai stands out for its innovative approach to personalized learning and real-time performance assessment. This AI-based tool is transforming how students engage with educational content, making learning more interactive and effective. Congratulations to MagicSchool.ai for this well-deserved recognition. EdTech Thought: The End of an Era? Goodbye SatChat We begin with a reflective EdTech Thought segment, marking the end of an era with the conclusion of SatChat. For years, SatChat has been a cornerstone of the education community, providing a platform for educators to connect, share insights, and grow together. Hosts Billy Krakower, Scott Rocco, and Brad Currie have created a lasting legacy, and we take a moment to honor their contributions and discuss the future of such initiatives in the education space. EdTech Recommendation: Vocabulary Quest Our EdTech Recommendation for this episode is Vocabulary Quest, an innovative platform that gamifies vocabulary learning. Whether you're a student, professional, or language enthusiast, Vocabulary Quest transforms the often tedious task of memorizing new words into an engaging adventure. With gamified levels, interactive stories, puzzles, and personalized learning paths, this tool not only makes learning fun but also significantly boosts retention rates. Here's why Vocabulary Quest stands out: Gamified Learning: Turn vocabulary acquisition into an exciting game with progressive challenges. Personalized Stories and Puzzles: Engage with content tailored to your interests, enhancing learning efficiency. Advanced AI Memory Aids: Benefit from mnemonic devices, imagery, and associations designed to make words stick. Comprehensive Exam Preparation: Ideal for students preparing for exams like the SAT, ACT, or SSAT. Professional Communication: Elevate your career by mastering the right words for effective communication. Featured Content: Ruthlessly Evaluating EdTech Tools In our featured content, we dive into Jessica Grose's compelling article, "Every Tech Tool in the Classroom Should Be Ruthlessly Evaluated," published in The New York Times on April 24, 2024. Grose highlights the complex and often problematic landscape of educational technology, urging educators to take control of tech integration in their classrooms. Key takeaways from the article include: Educator-Driven Tech Use: Technology should be selected based on data and teacher experience, not dictated by tech companies. Commercial Origins of EdTech: Many tools were initially created for commercial purposes, which may not align with educational outcomes. Necessity and Good Standard: Schools should assess whether a tech tool is essential and beneficial from ethical and pedagogical perspectives. Privacy Concerns: Protecting student data is paramount. Solutions include destroying data after use and establishing an independent body to oversee digital product quality. Centralized Tech-Vetting: Post-pandemic, there is a need for standardized evaluation of tech tools at the district level. Classroom-Level Audits: Regularly audit tech tools to ensure they serve their intended purpose without creating additional problems. Authentic Connections: Beyond academics, technology should foster human relationships and community building in schools.

Balancing AI Innovation and Student Privacy with Michelle L. In this episode of My EdTech Life, I welcome Michelle L. from the UK to discuss the complex landscape of AI in education. As an educator and consultant advising schools on EdTech acquisitions, Michelle brings a wealth of experience and insights to the conversation. Together, we talk about the hype surrounding AI, the potential risks and benefits for students and teachers, and the critical importance of data privacy and security in the EdTech space. Michelle shares her perspective on the rapid adoption of AI tools, the challenges of meaningful consent, and the need for greater transparency from EdTech companies. She and Fonz also explore the potential impact of AI on the teaching profession, the systemic issues driving teacher burnout, and the importance of proceeding with caution as we navigate this new frontier in education. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:57 - Michelle's background in education and EdTech consulting 04:21 - Initial reactions to ChatGPT and the AI hype 08:29 - Current experiences with AI in UK schools 11:26 - The importance of defining AI and referencing research 15:01 - Concerns about AI outsourcing and replacing teachers 19:27 - The lack of research on AI's impact on student learning 22:39 - The Trojan horse of AI in education 25:39 - Engaging students vs. ensuring their learning with AI tools 28:58 - The opaque nature of EdTech companies and data sharing 34:20 - The difficulty of regulating AI in schools 38:35 - The potential for student-driven lawsuits against EdTech 42:20 - EdTech companies preying on teacher burnout 46:36 - The need for government oversight of EdTech privacy and security 51:07 - Concerns about using student photos and data in AI systems 56:36 - Wrapping up the conversation 59:01 - Michelle's edu-kryptonite: school uniforms 1:00:16 - Billboard message: "Move slowly and fix things." 1:01:52 - Hobby turned profession: Tarot reading for business --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support

Concerned schools have asked the Privacy Commissioner about their options for installing CCTV in their bathrooms. In a bid to deter negative behaviour such as vaping and bullying in the toilets, schools are turning to cameras to monitor student activity. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster is urging schools to assess the risks and potential privacy breaches ahead of future installations. "We absolutely understand the student safety argument, but we also want them to think really hard about student privacy arguments and values as well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dr. Ryan Ko, Professor of Cybersecurity, University of Queensland [@UQ_News]On Twitter | https://twitter.com/ryan_kl_koOn LinkedIn |https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-ko-38894824/________________________________Host: Mansi ThakarOn ITSPmagazine  

The Future of Education: Surveying the School of 50 Years From NowIn this week's education headline roundup, we'll take a look at Houston ISD's new superintendent and his controversial decision to convert school libraries into discipline centers, the California Department of Education's effort to suppress the publication of a study using the state's education data, and a new educational offering from NASA.Our episode this week delves deep into the future of education. We'll discuss how artificial intelligence may continue to creep into classrooms, how climate change and green technologies will be making a bigger impact, and how COVID will continue to haunt our classrooms (and maybe our brains). We'll wonder what might replace standardized testing, whether VR might be able to transport our students into historical events, and whether public education in the U.S. can find a new funding model. Join us for this look 50 years into the future!Sources & Resources:The Guardian - Houston school district to turn libraries into disciplinary centers by Erum SalamCHRON - 'You should be happy': HISD leader defends controversial teacher pay scale by Kennedy SessionsSubstack - The Coming Enshittification of Public Libraries by Karawynn LongEdSource - California moves to silence Stanford researchers who got state data to study education issues by John FensterwaldNASA - NASA Launches Beta Site; On-Demand Streaming, App Update Coming SoonScientific American - Here Are the Stunning Heat Records Set So Far This Summer by Andrea Thompson BBC Science Focus - What could the school of 2050 look like? by Holly SpannerThe Guardian - Facebook disputes its own research showing harmful effects of Instagram on teens' mental health by Dan Milmo and Kari PaulPluralistic: Autoenshittification 

The next morning, my principal was his usual encouraging self. At first. “Great email, Tim. Your communication was professional as always. There's just one small issue.” Uh oh. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can read any time at teachersonfire.net. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2023/07/17/how-i-learned-a-lesson-about-student-privacy/. My name is Tim Cavey, and I'm proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. If you'd like to engage further in education conversations, please connect with me @TeachersOnFire on any social media app. CONNECT with ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios Tropic Fuse by French Fuse How's It Supposed to Feel (Instrumental) by NEFFEX *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachersonfire/support

NY Daily News, NYC school officials were warned of cybersecurity flaws weeks before attack on student data, July 9, 2023; https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-state-comptroller-warned-schools-of-cybersecurity-issues-before-nyc-breach-20230709-5nxdgo724rg3fi5mvpbt7lrzy4-story.html •Audit from the Office of the State Comptroller, Privacy and Security of Student Data, May 2023;  https://www.osc.state.ny.us/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29.pdfTo contact the State Comptroller's State Government Accountability office with concerns about NYSED and/or NYC lack of compliance with the state student privacy law; contact Audit Director: Nadine Morrell;  Phone: (518) 474-3271 Email: StateGovernmentAccountability@osc.ny.govThe Journal,  K–12 Ransomware Attacks Rose 43% in 2022, Encryption Used More Often, Survey Shows, June 8. 2023; https://thejournal.com/articles/2023/06/08/k12-ransomware-attacks-rose-43-percent-in-2022-encryption-used-more-often.aspxSophos, The State of Ransomware 2023; https://assets.sophos.com/X24WTUEQ/at/c949g7693gsnjh9rb9gr8/sophos-state-of-ransomware-2023-wp.pdfEdSurge, Student Privacy Is at More Risk Than Ever Before. Can K-12 Schools Keep It Safe? April, 17, 2023; https://www.edsurge.com/news/2023-04-17-student-privacy-is-at-more-risk-than-ever-before-can-k-12-schools-keep-it-safe 74 Interview: Cybersecurity Expert Doug Levin on the Harms of Student Data Hacks, May 31, 2022; https://www.the74million.org/article/74-interview-cybersecurity-expert-levin-on-the-harms-of-student-data-hacks/ K12 Security Information Exchange (K12 SIX). “The State of K-12 Cybersecurity: Year in Review – 2022 Annual Report.” https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e441b46adfb340b05008fe7/t/6228bfe3f412c818293e16e1/1646837732368/StateofK12Cybersecurity2022.pdf EdWeek Market Brief: K-12 Dealmaking: Frontline Acquired for $3.7B; Illuminate Education Bought by Renaissance; https://marketbrief.edweek.org/marketplace-k-12/k-12-dealmaking-frontline-acquired-3-7b-illuminate-bought-renaissance/

This episode talks about the important topic of protecting student privacy online. Digital privacy is a crucial part of serving our students and clients, especially now that digital tools are more common than ever. As SLPs and educators, we need to use these tools safely and responsibly. Go here to access the show notes =====> https://bit.ly/TSSEP105

NGTC faculty member and Assistant Professor at Nebraska College of Law, Elana Zeide, joins Gus Hurwitz to discuss two of her recent articles, “The Silicon Ceiling” which focuses on the use of automated human evaluation and matching systems in education, hiring, and employment, and “Big Proctor” which examines the roll of online proctoring systems on student privacy and education.Professor Zeide's forthcoming articles will be linked on the NGTC website upon publishing.Follow Elana Zeide on Twitter @elanazeideFollow Gus Hurwitz on Twitter  @GusHurwitzFollow NGTC on Twitter @UNL_NGTC

Jim Siegl, CIPT, is a Senior Technologist with the Youth & Education Privacy team at the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF). For nearly two decades prior to joining FPF, Jim was a Technology Architect for the Fairfax County Public School District with a focus on privacy, security, identity management, interoperability, and learning management systems. He was a co-author of the CoSN Privacy Toolkit and the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) seal program and holds a Master of Science in the Management of Information Technology from the University of Virginia.Shea Swauger (he/him) is a Senior Researcher for Data Sharing and Ethics at the Future of Privacy Forum. He holds a BA in Philosophy, and a Masters of Library Science, and is currently working towards a PhD. in Education and Critical Studies.A 2021  Educause article showed that while many believe students who have grown up with technology are not concerned with the privacy for their data, research shows otherwise. A 2018 Pew Research Center survey found that almost all Americans 18 to 24 years old utilize social media, ranging from YouTube to Twitter. A 2019 Insider Higher Ed survey found that 46% of faculty taught at least one course online. As technology within education continues to grow, and the world becomes more connected through the internet, student privacy will continue to be a topic of discussion. In the U.S., specific laws and regulations aim to protect student privacy, such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).Learn more about CITI Program: https://about.citiprogram.org/

Surveillance cameras and other student monitoring tools are becoming more and more common in schools today. Laptops are distributed to the students and software is installed on them for their own protection, but it is important to know what is being done with the data collected outside of classroom use and if your students or your own privacy is being invaded.  Today's guest is Jason Kelley. Jason is the Associate Director of Digital Strategy at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, focusing on how privacy and surveillance impact digital liberties. Before joining EFF, Jason managed marketing strategy and content for a software company that helps non-programmers learn to code, and advertising and marketing analytics for a student loan startup. Show Notes: [0:53] - Jason describes his current role at Electronic Frontier Foundation. [2:32] - Big tech companies who offer devices to schools collect data from them. [4:17] - Physical surveillance has increased due to the continuous problem of school shootings. [6:01] - Surveillance cameras can be accessed directly by local police. Jason explains how this can be controversial. [8:34] - Jason and Chris discuss the reason for using school-issued devices only for education purposes. [9:53] - Surveillance cameras do have blind spots. Facial recognition also has some issues. [11:03] - When devices are provided, parents, young people, and even administrators don't always know the capabilities. [12:22] - Jason shares an example of one of the pitfalls of student monitoring apps that are on school issued devices. [14:07] - Schools can take screen captures from issued devices which isn't done out of malice but does raise questions about privacy. [15:12] - We have to choose which is more important: safety or privacy. [16:37] - Students and parents need to know that school issued devices have features that will impact privacy. [17:32] - Jason describes some of the differences between the types of alerts school administrators receive. [19:12] - Sometimes software blocks things that are safe and doesn't block things that could potentially be inappropriate. [20:50] - Teachers cannot have their eyes on every student's computer at all times and often rely on software to help. [22:04] - Teachers shouldn't be expected to know how surveillance software works. [23:01] - Jason describes a recent problem at Dartmouth with Canvas logs. [26:27] - This issue at Dartmouth was very serious and could have impacted the students' careers drastically. [28:21] - There is an epidemic of misunderstandings of technology. [29:24] - EFF offers guides for students on what to do and expect with school-issued devices. [30:42] - There have been a lot of successful petitions in recent years about data tracking in universities. Parents have some leverage here as well. [33:00] - Sometimes, there's not anything you can do about student surveillance. [34:20] - The Covid-19 pandemic made things very challenging as students needed access to education remotely very quickly. [36:50] - Jason describes some of the features of remote proctoring programs. [38:33] - This vastly impacted thousands of students who took the BAR exam. [40:36] - EFF has been pushing back on proctoring and Jason explains a recent win. [42:18] - Jason is hopeful that the pandemic has made it more clear where technology fails us. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest Electronic Frontier Foundation Website Jason Kelley on LinkedIn Jason Kelley on Twitter EFF on Twitter EFF on Facebook EFF on Instagram EFF on YouTube

ClassCast Podcast Ep.074 features Al Kingsley -- CEO of NetSupport Inc., school leader & administrator in the United Kingdom, and author of the hit new book My Secret #EdTech Diary -- speaking with host Ryan Tibbens about his career in educational technology, what he's learned by leading his own schools, how the pandemic has changed education, why personal reflection is so important, why #EdTech really is for everyone, and more. Al's book "gives an insider's view of education technology historically and for the post-pandemic future." With a career in technology that spans over three decades, and with experiences launching and leading great schools, Al is uniquely positioned to help teachers and school administrators better understand the value of education technology, how to leverage it, and why common sense adoption and professional development practices ultimately lead to better education and happier teachers. From focusing on students to reflecting on professional practices, from digital citizenship to data security, Kingsley and Tibbens address the most important ideas behind #EdTech.Table of Contents (*highlights)0:00-3:15 -- Intro to Al Kingsley & My Secret #Edtech Diary3:15-12:15 -- Tech Adoption for Teachers and Districts **12:15-19:00 -- Improving #EdTech by Improving Professional Development & Relationships *19:00-31:02 --Pandemic Schooling, Innovation, & Reflection31:02-37:04 -- Al's Education & Entry into School Leadership37:04-50:35 -- Assessment, Reflection, & #EdTech for Success *50:35-1:03:57 -- Student Privacy & Data Security1:03:57-1:16:19 -- Al's Ideal School *1:16:19-1:24:16 -- Final Thoughts, Book/Movie Recs, & Wrap-Up​​​The ClassCast Podcast streams on all major platforms, including iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Stitcher, and more.  You can also find us on YouTube and at www.ClassCastPodcast.com.  Be sure to like, subscribe, follow, share, and comment wherever you listen.  Leave a comment below to let us know what you think of the discussion and if you have any questions!Support the show (http://paypal.me/TibbensEST)! Donations -- large and small -- help keep this podcast independent! Support the show (http://paypal.me/TibbensEST)

Who is in charge of student privacy- the schools or the tech companies? Who can be trusted? Who is ultimately responsible? Why is it so confusing? What's holding voice technology back from the classroom? Student Privacy Laws. How can Voice-enabled edtech companies move forward legally? How can we get laws adjusted to meet the needs of current technology? What's next? Will education get left behind?

This week, our livestream discussion will be focused on our new Ban Eproctoring campaign. Our guest this week is Fight for the Future's Campaigner and Community Manager, Erica Darragh. We'll chat about the campaign, the new site, and our strategy to protect student privacy. https://www.baneproctoring.com/ Text updates: Text LIVE to 68788 Past episodes on YouTube: http://fftf.link/eps Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://fftf.link/apple Subscribe on Spotify: http://fftf.link/spot RSS: https://podcast.fightforthefuture.org… Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightfortheftr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightforthe… Medium: https://fightfortheftr.medium.com/ Tumblr: https://tumblr.fightforthefuture.org/ Email: Team@FightfortheFuture.org

Tambellini Top of Mind Podcast host Katelyn Ilkani interviews Augie Freda, Data Steward at the University of Notre Dame, about data governance. Freda explains how Notre Dame manages data and secures student privacy. He points out the importance of considering the size and source of the data when making decisions.  

Episode 128 Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast! I’m not entirely sure if I’m legally allowed to introduce the co-hosts without first asking their consent so you'll have to listen for that reveal.     TCAPSLoops Moment of Zen A little consideration, A little thought for others, makes all the difference. - A.A. Milne Turns out Social Media isn’t all bad. I was browsing through teacher twitter a few weeks ago and came across a great tool shared by our #edtech hero, Liz Kolb concerning student privacy and immediately thought this would be a great pod topic. Not surprisingly Danelle and Stephie saw it too and had started scripting out a one act play based on the chart. Sadly, Stephie and Danelle were not quite prepared to share the trailer for the their new production but they do share thoughts on student privacy and copyright in the classroom.    Potentially Useful Links: Digital Legal Responsibilities for Teachers chart by Liz Kolb   Ethics in a Digital World by Kristen Mattson   Creative Commons Licenses   Tech Tool of the Week:  Sources for Icons Use with attribution - https://www.flaticon.com/ Freely use (but cannot sell)  - https://fonts.google.com/icons      Thanks for listening and inspiring!  

Future of Privacy Forum policy counsel, Tyler Park, joins us to discuss the vital importance of student privacy as an issue in 2021, the steps that can be taken to protect students by teachers, parents, and students themselves, and the work he does on a policy level to implement the right privacy legislation in the US.

Resources on state education aid:AQE 2021 Budget Testimony and Side by Side Analysis of Executive BudgetAQE Report: The State's Responsibility to Protect Our StudentsInvest in Our NY revenue proposalsResources on student data privacy and security:Parent survey from the Parent Coalition for Student PrivacyFBI/CISA recent warning about rise in ransomware attacks on K12 schools and ZDnet article about this.FBI warning in 2018 to parents warning how student data could be used to extort and threaten students.2019 Letter from US Senators asking ed tech companies to explain how they collect and use student dataNY Times op-ed by Shoshana Zuboff on tech surveillance and epistemic inequality5 principles that policies and laws should incorporate to protect student privacy from the Parent Coalition for Student PrivacyBibliography on problems with online proctoringParent Toolkit to Protect Student Privacy

The ongoing pandemic brought many technical challenges into the spotlight, perhaps none more than educational technology and student privacy. The shift from traditional school to remote learning and teaching is riddled with digital privacy concerns, and the intersections of race, class, and technology-access amplify these issues. Elana Zeide, Anisha Reddy, Jim Siegl, Chris Gilliard, and Bill Fitzgerald join us for a dive into student privacy and online proctoring in the era of 'Zoom School.'

Results of parent survey of students with disabilities including their remote class sizes.Registration for UFT Saturday Student Enrichment classes in December.Parent Coalition for Student Privacy summary of some of the most important provisions of the NYS Student privacy law and regulations.Spreadsheet with more than 100 ed tech programs that NYC teachers have been asked to assign to their students and their privacy grades, if available.Sen. Brad Hoylman letter to DOE, Nov. 11, 2020 urging them to comply with the law and post information concerning their privacy provisions for these programs, and an article in Chalkbeat on the same issue.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Leah Plunkett, author of "Sharenthood: Why we should think before we talk about our kids online" Enjoy! Don't forget to leave us a review. It really helps us out! You can submit a voice recording or email us at teacherstalkingtech@gmail.com

Links and ResourcesK-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center and its district self-assessment toolNY State Senator Brad Hoylman websiteRevenue bills introduced in the Legislature sponsored by Sen. Hoylman include: a pied-a-terre tax on non-primary residences valued at $5m or more, a repeal of tax breaks for yachts and private jets, authorizing New York City to be able to impose a tax on vacant commercial storefronts, and close the carried interest loophole. Sen. Hoylman is also a co-sponsor of a bill by Senator Robert Jackson to enact an ultra-millionaires tax and direct the proceeds to school funding through Foundation Aid.  His bill to strengthen charter school accountability is here.

Teaching with technology brings up a whole new territory for teachers, and one area that's important to consider is student privacy. In today's episode of the EdTech Classroom Podcast, I discuss strategies for protecting student privacy and promoting digital citizenship in the virtual classroom. EdTech Classroom: https://edtech-class.com/ Instagram @edtechclass myedtechclassroom@gmail.com FERPA https://jillianstarrteaching.com/10-things-every-teacher-should-know-about-ferpa/ Digital Citizenship Resources Common Sense App Reviews Web Filtering Resources safeyoutube.net https://www.safesearchkids.com/ https://newsela.com/ https://www.goguardian.com/

Alliance for Quality Education report: Set Up to Fail: How Cuomo’s School Cuts Target New York’s Black & Brown Students For more information on AQE’s planned 9/12/20 actions on school funding, contact  Maria@aqeny.org  News on Albany school cuts  and Schenectady layoffs Campaign for Commercial Free Childhood’s statement urging schools to minimize screen time and ed tech Also: CCFC petition on this issue and an article on the subjectThe Parent Toolkit for Student Privacy, created by CCFC and the Parent Coalition for Student Privacy  

Host Katelyn Ilkani talks with Tom Dugas, Assistant Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Duquesne University, about securing identities. Dugas explains why identity and access management is critical to higher education. He describes the process of building a solid IAM program and choosing a dependable solution. Dugas also discusses how COVID-19 has affected strategies and how IAM may change in the future.

Letter to Gov. Cuomo on his decision to partner with the Gates Foundation to "reimagine our schools"The letter, signed by Class Size Matters, NY State Allies for Public Education, and the Parent Coalition for Student Privacy was quoted by the AP, in US News and World Report, NY Post,and Gothamist among others.The report from the American Federation of Teachers, A PLAN TO SAFELY REOPEN AMERICA’S SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. Michael Mulgrew's Daily News oped, The kind of testing schools really need: Better coronavirus screening is imperative if the nation’s largest public school system is to reopen in the fall 

Chad Marlow, Those “Free” Remote Learning Apps Have a High Cost: Your Student’s Privacy   Educator Toolkit for Student and Teacher Privacy Parent Toolkit for Student Privacy Cheri Kiesecker on how to check the settings for your child’s Google classroom/Gsuite account  

We have another exciting show for you this week! Due to the rapid school closures caused by COVID-19, many school districts are introducing new distance learning strategies in hopes to continue education during this uncertain time. But as many students are turning to technology and online platforms to aid in their studies, many privacy advocates are concerned that their data may not be properly protected. In this episode of Tech Talk, you will hear from Kimberly Ochs, CDT Fellow and Adjunct Professor at the Indiana Institute of Technology and Elizabeth Laird, Senior Fellow for the Student Privacy Project as we discuss what schools are doing to protect children’s privacy during COVID-19, and where some may be falling short. Let’s get ready to talk tech! Learn more about how to protect student’s privacy during COVID-19: https://cdt.org/insights/schools-do-not-have-to-sacrifice-students-privacy-to-continue-schooling/ More on Elizabeth: https://twitter.com/elizabethan More on CDT’s COVID-19-related work: cdt.org/coronavirus More on our host, Jamal: https://bit.ly/cdtjamal Attribution: sounds used from Psykophobia, Taira Komori, BenKoning, Zabuhailo, bloomypetal, guitarguy1985, bmusic92, and offthesky of freesound.org.

Jared and Dani are back with another Learn @ Home episode of UEN Homeroom.  This week we are discussing what distance learning looks like with Cody Spendlove, Edtech Director of Alpine School District.   As part of our conversation we talk about how to provide devices to a district with 80,000 students, how to keep kids safe online while working from home, and the best practices teachers are using to engage students in an online learning environment.

Description A conversation with Steve Garton (@sgarton121), Senior Manager, Common Sense Privacy Program  We’ll explore the issues surrounding the fears and realities of remote learning and video conferencing including a look… Read More »#10 TL4Ed: Student Privacy, Zoom Meetings, and more

The Council of School Supervisors and Administrators websiteAmong the issues we discussed:Mayor de Blasio's delay in closing schools    ...despite the advice of many scientistsNYC Department of Education (DOE) cancellation of Zoom  amid serious privacy concernsThe NY state and NYC decision to eliminate school spring breakDOE's refusal to release educator and school staff health and mortality data amid the Coronavirus pandemic 

In this episode we discuss chicken farming, real estate investing and protecting our students' data and privacy with online learning. If you are using a free services, chances are you are the product being sold.

AFT links:Randi Weingarten’s essay,  On how teachers and students should cap this unprecedented school yearShare My Lesson with teacher resources.Colorín Colorado! A bilingual site for educators and families of English language learnersPrivacy links:The Educator Toolkit for Student and Teacher Privacy – written by the Parent Coalition for Student Privacy and Badass Teachers Association (with support from the AFT )The ACLU recommendations on what should be demanded of ed tech companies at this critical timeAdvice to parents from the Parent Coalition for Student Privacy on maximizing privacy and minimizing screen timeA model privacy-protective Google contract negotiated by  NYS administrators  that other districts could adopt

Alliance for Quality EducationEmily James, Huffington Post, "I'm a Teacher, and it Feels Like my City Doesn't Care About My Life."  Advice to parents  from the Parent Coalition for Student Privacy about how to maximize student privacy and minimize screen time in the midst of the coronavirus crisisAudrey Watters blog, Hack Education

PROMOTING EQUITY AND STUDENT DATA PRIVACY ..A DISTRICT LEADERS CHALLENGE:  Our friends from "Catch On", Lil Kellogg and Jena Draper  with insights for district leaders in an ever changing environment pulling ever different way. 

Cassie Cresswell is co-director of Raise Your Hand, a grassroots parent group advocating for high-quality public education in Illinois. She tells uh-PARENT-ly cohosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos the lack of information about what's being collected and by whom is alarming.

Throughout school history students have heard the threat “That will go on your permanent record!” It didn't mean much since those permanent records were on paper and usually shoved to the back of a filing cabinet after graduation. But in recent years, now not only grades, but basically all that students & teachers do are recorded digitally to follow them for the rest of their lives; for good & for bad. Plus, US Dept. of Education actions are creating student privacy risks, and so are misguided attempts by school districts to improve safety in ways that invade privacy. Third parties, such as testing organizations, also are taking huge amounts of student personal data and monetizing it, further eroding student privacy. Listen in to this important conversation about privacy in schools, for students and teachers, the success so far of the Educator Toolkit for Teacher and Student Privacy, and much more, with AFT President, Randi Weingarten.

Education environments have inherent privacy risks. Schools are in open environments, with students, teachers, parents, guests, sales vendors, & folks from other schools, going through the facilities every day. More new tech is being used by teachers & students, bringing with them data security & privacy risks, creating a perfect storm for privacy breaches to occur. • How are teacher & student personal data collected & used? • Who has access to this personal data & how are they using it? • What legal protections exist & how have they been weakened? • How much privacy training do teachers receive? • What is the Educator Toolkit for Teacher and Student Privacy? FYI You can get it here http://bit.ly/PCSP_EducatorPrivacyToolkit Tune in to hear Marla Kilfoyle, 30-yr public school teacher & former Exec Director of The Badass Teachers Association, & Leonie Haimson, Exec Director of Class Size Matters & co-chair of the Parent Coalition for Student Privacy, answer these questions & more!

BOZEMAN, MT SCHOOLS : PROTECTING STUDENT PRIVACY...Linnette Attai of Playwell LLC, Tech expert Tom Unwin join Bozeman's Tech Director Brad Somers

This week we had a special guest Coach Ben (@cogswell_ben). We covered TOSA Rockstar, CETPA and Student Privacy with GAFE. We also checked out Cardboard Camera, All things about Visual Tweets, Class Cards, Theta S Camera, Adobe Color Picker & Get Epic. @Aprillahall, @EdTechMinded, @TechCoachSusan and The @NowaTechie joined us live! Just remember, You've got to check this out!

COSN on STUDENT DATA PRIVACY “Our guests today are Keith Krueger, CEO of CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking), and Aimee Rogstad Guidera, President and CEO of the Data Quality Campaign. Both are with us today from Austin, the site of SXSWedu, to discuss a major national announcement they are leading on student privacy.” www.cosn.org  @cosn  @eddatacampaign Presented by LIGHTSPEED SYSTEMS www.lightspeedsystems.com  @lightspeedsys

THE CONSORTIUM ON SCHOOL NETWORKING. 'COSN.org' PROTECTING PRIVACY IN CONNECTED LEARNING COSN CEO Keith Krueger on a very important topic as the school year begins   Presented by LIGHTSPEED SYSTEMS www.lightspeedsystems.com  @lightspeedsys