Technology

Leading Effective Data Privacy Processes Within a School District Setting

Leading Effective Data Privacy Processes Within a School District Setting

Presented by Bill Burr, Superintendent, Wrangell Public Schools (AK); Scott Elder, Superintendent, Albuquerque Public Schools (NM); Dr. Mary Templeton, Superintendent, Washougal School District (WA); and Linnette Attai, Project Director, Student Data Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)

Students using phones in class

Managing the Use of ChatGPT and Cell Phones in Schools

Kevin Baird, Chairman of the Global Center for College and Career Readiness, and Ruth Brus, National Faculty at the Center and Vice President of Learning Services at Meteor Education, explored these questions in the edLeader Panel “Best Leadership Practices: Managing Devices and Technology for Distraction-Free Learning.”

2022 Speak Up Congressional Breifing

Technology’s Impact on Student Learning: Insights from the Speak Up 2022 Congressional Briefing

During the “Speak Up 2022 Congressional Briefing: Release of the National Research Findings,” Dr. Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, presented the findings of the 2021-2022 Speak Up survey and moderated a discussion with student experts who shared their experiences and insights about new models of learning, preferred uses of technology, and ideas on how to improve student engagement. Dr. Evans was joined by Scott Persky, Senior Vice President of Finalsite, and Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology.