Student Safety Strategies By Erik Ofgang 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 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 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 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 24/7 online filtering and monitoring is critical for student safety
Best Thermal Imaging Cameras For Schools By Luke Edwards 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 The Cyber Fusion Center at Maryville University provides practical cybersecurity training for aspiring security professionals
Impero Launches Website-Filtering Software By TL Editors 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 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 How can a district ensure their students are safe online?
Gaggle Unveils Gaggle Safety Management for Microsoft Teams By TL Editors 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 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 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 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 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 T&L Leadership Summit attendee Jamie Locklin shares how Alamo Heights ISD has developed a cybersecurity plan
Cybersecurity in K-12: Practical Advice (Part 2) By Ray Bendici School leaders can improve cybersecurity by building a positive security culture
Cybersecurity In K-12: Challenges And What To Know (Part 1) By Ray Bendici Cybersecurity continues to be a major concern for school leaders, but practical solutions are available
How It's Done: Using Technology To Stop A Child Predator By Christine Osadciw Edtech played a critical role in stopping a child predator in East Irondequoit Central School District in New York.
How It's Done: Upgrading A Security Management System By Annie Galvin Teich An Illinois school district implemented an enterprise access control system to integrate with new cameras for safe and controlled access for students, teachers, staff, and visitors
