6 Steps to Remove Social Security Numbers from Student Data By Beverly Miller 25 October 2021 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 20 October 2021 School districts face enormous challenges in protecting student data -- and students themselves -- while also fending off hackers and attackers
Best Cybersecurity Lessons and Activities for K-12 Education By Diana Restifo 05 October 2021 Tech and Learning curates the best K-12 cybersecurity lessons, games and activities
Best YouTube Sites and Channels for Education By Diana Restifo 25 June 2021 Take advantage of the fantastic free educational videos YouTube provides.
Student Safety Strategies By Erik Ofgang 30 March 2021 In this recent Tech & Learning virtual roundtable, educators and professionals talk about the building blocks of a student safety district program.
How to Implement a Systemic Approach to Student Data Security and Privacy By Andrew Taylor 04 March 2021 A systemic approach to student data security and privacy should include threat and risk assessment, regular training, and multiple response measures
5 Ways to Boost School Cybersecurity By Erik Ofgang 19 February 2021 The FBI recently warned that cyber attacks of schools are on the rise but an IBM survey suggests many schools are not taking the threat seriously enough
Keeping Students Safe in the Digital World By Matthew X. Joseph EdD 13 October 2020 Five key challenges that all districts are facing in keeping students safe, and how to work through these issues
Online Filtering and Monitoring for Districts By Ray Bendici 10 August 2020 24/7 online filtering and monitoring is critical for student safety
Best Thermal Imaging Cameras For Schools By Luke Edwards 22 July 2020 Get the best body heat detection cameras from this list of the top thermal imaging devices.
How It’s Done: Hands-On Cybersecurity Training By Ellen Ullman 19 June 2020 The Cyber Fusion Center at Maryville University provides practical cybersecurity training for aspiring security professionals
Impero Launches Website-Filtering Software By TL Editors 17 June 2020 Impero Web:check helps schools comply with CIPA, which requires schools to block harmful or inappropriate content.
6 Tips to Ensure Free Education Apps Are Safe By Carl Hooker 27 May 2020 From compatibility to analytics, educators need to consider more than the price when it comes to free education apps
Keeping Remote Students Safe While Learning Online By TL Editors 01 May 2020 How can a district ensure their students are safe online?
Gaggle Unveils Gaggle Safety Management for Microsoft Teams By TL Editors 17 April 2020 Gaggle will integrate its safety solution, under the name Gaggle Safety Management for Teams, with Microsoft Teams.
How to Use a VPN to Tighten Security for Remote Teaching By Brian Nadel 16 April 2020 With a VPN (virtual private network), remote learning and online education doesn’t mean sacrificing privacy
6 Ways to Bomb-Proof your Zoom Class By Brian Nadel 13 April 2020 Easy steps you can take to minimize the risk of Zoombombing steps you can take to minimize the risk of Zoombombing
Zoom’s Out for Remote Learning By Brian Nadel 06 April 2020 Following reports of hackers breaking into lessons with racist, pornographic and harassing interruptions, several large districts are moving away from Zoom.
New Guide Provides Five Action Ideas for Establishing a Student Data Privacy By TL Editors 05 April 2020 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.
Edtech In Action: Creating A Cybersecurity Plan By Jamie Locklin 23 March 2020 T&L Leadership Summit attendee Jamie Locklin shares how Alamo Heights ISD has developed a cybersecurity plan
