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Czuprynski, Christine N. – National School Boards Association, 2019
"Data security" describes the protections in place to prevent unauthorized access to or acquisition of personal student and staff information. A school district's data security measures might include keeping student and staff personal data in locked filing cabinets, and limiting access to those filing cabinets to people within the school…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Boards of Education, Data, Information Security
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Marachi, Roxana; Quill, Lawrence – Teaching in Higher Education, 2020
The Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) is used in thousands of universities across the United States and internationally, with a strong and growing presence in K-12 and higher education markets. Analyzing the development of the Canvas LMS, we examine 1) 'frictionless' data transitions that bridge K12, higher education, and workforce data 2)…
Descriptors: Management Systems, Longitudinal Studies, Data Analysis, Higher Education
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McDermott, Maureen; Reeves, Jennifer; Mendez, Gabriela; Capo, Berta; Karp, Jason – Distance Learning, 2019
A data breach occurs when a cyberhacker physically gains access to files on a computer or remotely bypasses a network's security system, gaining access to data, and stealing sensitive information. Remote network security breaches are a common method for taking sensitive information from companies. The confidential information can then be sold on…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Information Security, Privacy, Computer Software
National School Boards Association, 2014
The Cloud's presence in both personal and professional lives has happened so quickly. In fact, many of the educational tools employed by teachers and district offices operate through an Internet connection only. The advantages of Cloud-based platforms and learning tools are obvious--ease, convenience, 24/7 accessibility, less staff time…
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Software, Computers, Users (Information)
Shneyderman, Aleksandr – Office of Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2015
Imagine Learning is a computer-based instructional program used with English Language Learners (ELLs) in the District. It is designed to provide instruction specifically to ELLs. During the 2014-2015 school year, the Imagine Learning (IL) program was implemented across the District, mostly for students at the initial level of participation in the…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, English Language Learners, Comparative Analysis, English (Second Language)
Bienkowski, Marie; Gerard, Sarah Nixon; Rubin, Shawn; Sanford, Cathy; Borrelli-Murray, Dana; Driscoll, Tom; Arora, Jessie; Hruska, Mike; Beck, Katie; Murray, Thomas; Hoekstra, Jason; Gannes, Stuart; Metz, Edward; Midgley, Steve; Castilla, Stephanie; Tomassini, Jason; Madda, Mary Jo; Chase, Zac; Martin, Erik; Noel, Marcus; Styles, Kathleen – Office of Educational Technology, US Department of Education, 2015
Opportunities abound for software designers and developers to create impactful tools for teachers, school leaders, students, and their families. This guide for developers, startups, and entrepreneurs addresses key questions about the education ecosystem and highlights critical needs and opportunities to develop digital tools and apps for learning.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Design, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Johnson, L.; Adams Becker, S.; Estrada, V.; Freeman, A. – New Media Consortium, 2014
"The NMC Horizon Report" series is the most visible outcome of the New Media Consortium (NMC) Horizon Project, an ongoing research effort established in 2002 that identifies and describes emerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, research, or creative expression within every sector of education in some 65…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Technological Advancement
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Mears, Derrick – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2009
Many who have been in physical education for years may remember a world where technology was non-existent. The only teaching tools available to physical educators were athletic equipment and a gymnasium. However, the world during the past two decades has changed rapidly. The growth and development of technology has vastly expanded the…
Descriptors: Student Records, Physical Education, Physical Activities, Computer Software
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Lacina, Jan – Childhood Education, 2006
Teaching and learning radically changed with advances in technology. Research shows that the computer can be an effective tool in both teaching and learning, and for that reason, school districts throughout the United States support schools by purchasing computers and software for individual classrooms. As a result, many school districts are using…
Descriptors: School Districts, Management Systems, Educational Technology, Internet
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Tseng, Shian-Shyong; Sue, Pei-Chi; Su, Jun-Ming; Weng, Jui-Feng; Tsai, Wen-Nung – Computers & Education, 2007
In recent years, e-learning system has become more and more popular and many adaptive learning environments have been proposed to offer learners customized courses in accordance with their aptitudes and learning results. For achieving the adaptive learning, a predefined concept map of a course is often used to provide adaptive learning guidance…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Educational Technology, Virtual Classrooms, Junior High Schools