Exploring Data Interoperability and Privacy in Education Technology: Insights from Susan M. Bearden, CETL and CEO of Bearden Education Technology Consulting
November 22, 2023
The education sector has witnessed a significant transformation with the integration of technology into classrooms. Education technology, or EdTech, has revolutionized the learning and teaching process, and analysis of student data has become a critical component of the education system.
In this episode of the Learning Through Technology podcast, we speak with Susan M. Bearden, CETL and CEO of Bearden Education Technology Consulting. Join Alex, Bob, and Susan as they dive into the fascinating world of data interoperability and student data privacy in education technology. Susan discusses her work at the US Department of Education and explores the benefits and challenges of data interoperability while stressing the importance of privacy protection.
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The education sector has witnessed a significant transformation with the integration of technology into classrooms. Education technology, or EdTech, has revolutionized the learning and teaching process, and analysis of student data has become a critical component of the education system. In this episode of the Learning Through Technology podcast, we speak with Susan M. Bearden, CEO of Bearden Education Technology Consulting.
The education sector has witnessed a significant transformation with the integration of technology into classrooms. Education technology, or EdTech, has revolutionized the learning and teaching process, and analysis of student data has become a critical component of the education system. In this episode of the Learning Through Technology podcast, we speak with Susan M. Bearden, CEO of Bearden Education Technology Consulting.
Join us as we cover the following topics:
- Challenges and benefits of data interoperability
- The need for protecting the security of student data
- The role of vendors, districts, and standards bodies in ensuring data privacy
- Consulting and supporting school systems while implementing data privacy policies
Susan is a strategic and growth-oriented education technology leader who approaches IT from an educator mindset and facilitates best practices in education technology in support of innovative teaching and learning. She mentions building and leading high-performance teams as her superpower.
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Episode Resources:
- Susan M. Bearden on LinkedIn
- Student Privacy Compass website
- State Student Privacy Laws
- Student Privacy Training for Educators
- K12 Train the Trainer Program
- STS Education Website
- STS Education on LinkedIn
- Youth and Education Privacy Newsletter
- ViewSonic Website
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