As surveillance cameras become even more ubiquitous in schools, savvy administrators need to be aware of not only the rapidly evolving technology, but also the evolving legal landscape.
Safety and privacy of students and their data remains a key concern when teachers bring Alexa, Google Home and other voice-activated devices into the classrooms. Teachers also have to consider how to protect themselves, too. Here are some tips. DO: Restrict device use to educational purposes. Train teachers on the best practices for using devices […]
As voice-activated devices transition from homes to classrooms, dozens of teachers now lead spelling practice, present history lessons and interact with their students in new ways.
With social media and connective technology, news is communicated instantaneously and millions are a few keystrokes from the megaphones of Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat. Anytime, anywhere connections mean teachers and students can routinely text about everything from homework to changes in sports schedules to study topics. But cell phone use by students can blur […]
New tools use artificial intelligence to search for potential threats on students' social media profiles and to scan school-issued laptops in search of keywords that could spell trouble. While the tools promise to protect kids, they also pose questions about how far schools can encroach on students' privacy in the name of keeping them safe.
