Best Student Cloud Data Storage Options By Luke Edwards published 1 February 23 The best student cloud data storage choices are plentiful, but which is the best for you right now?
Using Data to Inform Teaching & Change School Culture By Erik Ofgang published 18 October 22 Barrington School District 220 leaders gathered data from students and staff during the pandemic to ensure the spirit of innovation and change would continue.
Best Student Data Privacy Practices for Schools By Sascha Zuger published 28 January 22 Protecting student data privacy goes beyond buying the most expensive product
6 Steps to Remove Social Security Numbers from Student Data By Beverly Miller published 25 October 21 By removing social security numbers from student data, Greeneville City School District has increased security by making itself less of a target
Balancing Responsibility for Student Data and Online Safety By Dr. Kecia Ray published 20 October 21 School districts face enormous challenges in protecting student data -- and students themselves -- while also fending off hackers and attackers
How Emily Oster’s COVID-19 School Data Hub Can Help K-12 By Erik Ofgang last updated 29 September 21 The COVID-19 School Data Hub has been launched by a team headed by Brown University economics professor Emily Oster to help answer questions about the pandemic’s impact on learning loss
Climate Change Data Tool Provides New Learning Opportunities By Erik Ofgang last updated 12 July 21 The nonprofit EcoRise and AT&T have partnered to make robust climate change mapping data available to students.
Best Free Sites for Creating a Chart or Graph By Diana Restifo published 15 April 21 Charts, graphs, and diagrams are essential tools students and teachers use to visually present data in an informative, attractive, and engaging manner
How to Implement a Systemic Approach to Student Data Security and Privacy By Andrew Taylor published 4 March 21 A systemic approach to student data security and privacy should include threat and risk assessment, regular training, and multiple response measures
Linking Data Interoperability to Student Success By Ray Bendici last updated 20 May 21 "Teachers may not understand data interoperability, but they get excited when you can simplify what they do"
How to Develop Data Literacy in Elementary-Aged Students By M. Ryan Foster published 22 October 20 By promoting reasoning and sense-making, data literacy can provide a way for a meaningful integration of math and science while developing critical thinking skills
Collaborating with IT and Instruction to Ensure Continuous Instruction in Any Learning Environment By Ray Bendici last updated 6 June 21 How district departments need to track data and work together was the focus of a recent T&L "Lunch 'n Learn" roundtable
How Crowdsourcing Can Transform Education By Erik Ofgang published 1 October 20 Innovative crowdsourcing research is focused on helping teachers and students help themselves
Remote vs. In-person Classes: What the Data Shows By Erik Ofgang published 17 September 20 Although remote learning may not work well for every student, there’s a lot higher education can do to improve the numbers
How to Integrate Student Data Privacy Protection into District Data Governance Plans By Annie Galvin Teich published 30 July 20 Student data privacy policies implementation needs to be hard-wired for governance, discipline, purchasing, and communications processes —CoSN
Digital Storytelling in Enterprise Reporting and Actionable Equity By Sascha Zuger published 27 July 20 Digital storytelling will define the next decade of data
How to Use Data to Prepare for the Upcoming School Year By Ray Bendici last updated 6 June 21 Advice and resources to collect actionable data that can be used to support back-to-school planning.
How Data Analytics Can Inform Back-to-School Planning By TL Editors last updated 8 July 20 Data analytics tools can help schools assess the effectiveness of instructional planning, whether online, face-to-face, or blended.
Data as the Key to Learning: A Conversation with Mo Katibeh of AT&T By Brian Nadel published 14 April 20 The nationwide massive shift to eLearning means that broadband data is absolutely necessary for K-12 and higher-ed students.
New Guide Provides Five Action Ideas for Establishing a Student Data Privacy By TL Editors published 5 April 20 CatchOn has released its new guide, Establishing a Robust Student Data Privacy Culture―Action Ideas for School Districts, which is designed to provide school districts with an overview of federal student data privacy laws.
