Keeping Student Data Safe: How 1EdTech Helps You Find Trusted Applications that Protect Student Privacy

In today's digital learning environment, educators have access to a wealth of instructional applications promising to enhance and personalize the learning experience. But with this abundance of choice comes a crucial responsibility: safeguarding student data privacy.

School districts have a legal and ethical obligation to protect the personal information of their students. This includes data students explicitly provide when using apps, such as names and email addresses, as well as data collected by the apps themselves, such as browsing history or learning progress.

The Challenge of Finding Safe Edtech

Sifting through the ever-growing marketplace of educational apps to find those that prioritize student data privacy can be a daunting task. Many educators simply don't have the time or resources to thoroughly research the data collection practices of every app they consider using.

This is where the TrustEd Apps Management Suite (TAMS) from 1EdTech can be a game-changer. TAMS is a curated catalog of instructional applications that have been carefully vetted for student data privacy.

How TAMS Works

The TAMS team vets apps across four key areas:

• Data Collected: TAMs verifies what data the app collects from users, including both information students explicitly provide and information collected by the app itself.
• Security: TAMS examines the supplier's security policies and practices to ensure they meet industry standards for protecting student data.
• Third-Party Data Sharing: TAMS investigates how the app interacts with third parties and how it handles student data in those interactions.
• Advertising: TAMS looks at how the app manages advertising, including whether it targets or tracks users.

By providing this level of vetting, TAMS empowers teachers and district administrators to make informed decisions about the edtech tools they bring into their classrooms.

The Benefits of Using TAMS

There are several key benefits to using TAMS to find and select educational apps:

• Saves Time and Resources: TAMS eliminates the need for educators to spend hours researching the data privacy practices of individual apps.
• Protects Student Data: By using TAMS, you can be confident that the apps you select meet your district's data privacy standards.
• Improves Learning Outcomes: By focusing on apps that prioritize student privacy, you can create a safe and secure learning environment that fosters student engagement and achievement.

Conclusion

In today's data-driven world, student data privacy is more important than ever. The TrustEd Apps Management Suite (TAMS) from 1EdTech is a valuable tool that can help district administrators and educators find the best and safest edtech applications to improve learning with edtech tools and resources. With TAMS, you can ensure that you are putting student privacy first while empowering educators to leverage the power of technology to enhance student learning. Join 1EdTech and put the power of TAMS to work for you!