{"id":25,"date":"2017-12-01T22:42:07","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T22:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gopollock.com\/blog\/?p=25"},"modified":"2024-11-22T21:08:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T21:08:59","slug":"tips-for-protecting-student-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.classtime.com\/blog\/tips-for-protecting-student-data\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for protecting student data"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the age of the internet, tech tools and apps make it easier for teachers to engage their students<\/a> and introduce new modes of collaboration and learning<\/a> into their lesson plans. With the use of these edtech tools, student data is collected by both the educators and the companies providing the tech service. That being said, as a teacher, you understand how important it is to take the necessary steps to ensure your students\u2019 personal information is secure. Not only is it an educator\u2019s prerogative to protect their students\u2019 personal information, but it is critical that you teach your students the skills to protect themselves in the future.<\/p>\n

\"Protecting<\/p>\n

Landon, a teacher from St. Louis, Missouri, tells us\u00a0that:<\/p>\n

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With the proliferation of educational tools on the internet, especially in the past 5 years, I have really had to step my game up to learn how to protect my students data when using these tools. Students have a right to have their data protected and I make it my goal to ensure that every tool I use in my classroom follows specific data privacy standards.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Even with national laws, district guidelines, and individual school specifications in place, it can be tricky for educators to navigate the complex landscape of the tech world and protect their students. Here, we\u2019ve put together five simple steps teachers can take to safeguard their students and themselves.<\/p>\n

1. Be safe on social media <\/strong>\u2014 Keeping a professional social media account can be a great way to keep parents and other educators in the loop about what you\u2019re doing in your classroom. This will also mean that you\u2019ll need to review the privacy settings of each social account, making it as secure and private as possible. For example, set your classroom Twitter account to \u2018protected\u2019<\/a> so that only people you follow can see your tweets. If you\u2019re using Facebook, make sure you look at the privacy controls and make the account visible to friends only. (Find out how here<\/a>.) Finally, when sharing photos of your class, use a photo editing tool to blur your students\u2019 faces or any other information that could reveal their identity. It\u2019s simple with free online tools like Luna<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Ensure that the edtech tools you\u2019re using are encrypted<\/strong> \u2014 When you go to an educational website, make sure that the data is stored and transmitted securely. For example, you should check that the URL has an \u2018s\u2019 after the HTTP or look for the secure link icon in the URL bar. With websites that contain \u2018HTTPS\u2019, if any data were leaked or obtained by an unauthorized party, it would not be usable. That way you will know that any data entered on this website will be safe. Unfortunately, it is not so easy to tell if phone apps are encrypted. While Apple (iOS) enforces all apps to communicate through HTTPS, this is not necessarily guaranteed for Android apps.<\/p>\n

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3. Check each tool\u2019s privacy policy<\/strong> \u2014 For each website that you go on or app that you use, ensure that there is a privacy policy in place. Read through each policy to see where they stand on student data privacy and only work with tools that comply with your school\u2019s student data privacy guidelines.<\/p>\n

Quick Tip: <\/strong>We understand that it’s\u00a0time-consuming to review every privacy policy. Check to see if your school or district has a list of tools that have had their security and privacy guidelines reviewed and approved by specialists. For example, Classtime<\/a> has signed the California Student Privacy Alliance agreement, which assures that our platform meets both federal and state laws regarding student data privacy. The agreement also contains Exhibit E, making it essentially an umbrella agreement for other California districts to rely on.<\/p>\n

4. Be transparent with students and parents<\/strong> \u2014 When you\u2019re upfront with your students and their parents, it makes it much easier\u00a0in the long run to gain and keep their confidence in you. At the beginning of the semester, create a list of tools you\u2019ll be using in class and make it available for parents to access. On this list, you should also link to each of the tool\u2019s individual privacy policies for parents to\u00a0review.<\/p>\n

5. Have a plan in place for mistakes<\/strong> \u2014 Along with providing a list of tools you\u2019ll be using in class, let the parents know how they\u2019ll be informed if there is any misuse or breach of personal information. Will you be contacting them or will they get a letter from a district administrator or the IT department? You should also provide a breakdown of steps that would be taken in case of such an event, such as the student being enrolled in an identity theft protection service.<\/p>\n

Above are just a few simple steps you can take to ensure that you\u2019re protecting your student\u2019s personal information.<\/p>\n

Classtime can help you get started safely in the classroom today:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Sign Up For Free<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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