Not long ago, a common scene in many classrooms included a teacher’s computer with an important password – for entry into the computer, teacher gradebook, or even bank account – stickied neatly to its monitor. In 2015, however, gone are the days that teachers and students may safely remain so relaxed about data security and privacy. There are several reasons for this …
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When #Data Misdirects
I got a Fitbit for Christmas and have loved it! I’ve loved how it effortlessly tracks my physical movements, and I love how it pushes me to remain active. There have been times when, near the end of the day, I’m prompted to take “just 834 more steps” in order to reach my daily goal. …
Vendor Trust and Their Competence with #EdTech Data
Bud Hunt writes a very timely post in which he expresses rightful disgust over the level of care many current vendors tend to take with student data. I can’t fathom why publishers and vendors are so willing to play fast and loose with precious data – student personal info, their schoolwork and creations, etc. But …