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CyberSecurED

  • EP 10 Series Finale: Does the rush to adopt edtech impact the urgency of protecting privacy?

    2 MAY 2020 · The relentless race to adopt education technology has only accelerated with the current crisis. In this exceptional episode, we spoke with legal and policy experts from both sides of the border and discussed some of the most important privacy questions of our time. From the need to demonstrate value out of edtech modernization, to the opportunities presented to politicians, we are at a crossroads, or perhaps an inflection point, in our adoption of responsible, privacy-protective practices in public education. We are joined by Valerie Steeves and Jane Bailey, from the University of Ottawa and founders of the eQuality Project; and by Chad Marlow, Senior Advocacy and Policy Counsel at the ACLU.
    47m 2s
  • EP 09 How do school board IT departments maintain continuity during disruptive events?

    18 APR 2020 · The COVID-19 outbreak has been a challenging test for school boards globally and IT departments have been under pressure to support teachers and families with connectivity, tools and computing resources. We spoke with special guest Gord Truffen, Superintendent of Education in charge of Information Systems at the Halton District School Board about the efforts to provide support and education under pressure and often under quarantine. Tune in for a fascinating look at the selection of secure educational tools and privacy-protective measures that take place behind the scenes, to support students and protect data.
    30m 45s
  • EP 08 How can teachers and parents adopt privacy-enhancing best practices?

    4 APR 2020 · With the proliferation of information systems and applications in the modern classroom, how can teachers think more clearly about the impact of education technology on student privacy and data collection? Special Guest Paige Backman, information technology lawyer and privacy expert, discusses the current climate of awareness in public education. Tune in for a discussion about the ways in which cybersafety education can go beyond a focus on safety and towards teaching today's digital natives to also be responsible digital citizens.
    30m 41s
  • EP 07 How should school boards select distance learning tools that protect student privacy?

    25 MAR 2020 · The Ministry of Education, school boards and the schools themselves are responsible for the use of learning management systems that enforce responsible collection, use and disposal of student information. How can parents, educators and school boards up their game to meet the challenges and opportunities of cloud-based technology? In this exciting episode, special Guest David Fraser, veteran privacy and technology lawyer discusses the fine balance between making technology available to kids and enforcing strict constraints upon its use to avoid data breaches and security incidents.
    41m 12s
  • EP 06 - Special Pandemic Edition: Transforming Education Under Pressure

    25 FEB 2020 · Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Claudiu Popa and Stephen Hurley are joined by three education experts to discuss the rapid changes occurring in the education sector, risks and opportunities of forced transformation during a crisis and what resources and solutions are available for educators, administrators and families during the pandemic and beyond. Join us for this special call-in edition of the CyberSecurED Podcast with extraordinary guests Stephen Abouldahab, Diana Barbosa and Timothy King. Your questions will be answered live during the call-in portion of the show.
    45m 36s
  • Ep 05 Is provincial privacy Legislation up to the task of protecting students and families?

    25 FEB 2020 · On Episode 5 of the CyberSecurED Podcast we speak with Dr.Ann Cavoukian about student data protection, provincial privacy legislation and the authority of Privacy Commissioners to protect families from data abuses. Dr. Cavoukian served for an unprecedented three terms as Privacy Commissioner of Ontario during which time she introduced Privacy by Design and Stop Bullying (by Design), among numerous privacy initiatives.
    19m 32s
  • EP 04 - What are the Technology Survival Skills for the Next Generation?

    25 FEB 2020 · Cybersafety education is ideally positioned to teach children truly foundational principles of identity protection, responsible technology use, privacy ethics and cybersecurity safeguards. How can we do a better job and what challenges must we overcome as society evolves through the adoption of modern technology practices? Special Guest: Diana Barbosa, Director of Education for the ICTC shares insights from the CyberTitan program and what it will take to make the transition from "digital literacy" to simply "literacy".
    31m 22s
  • EP 03 - Who Is Responsible for Due Diligence for Technology in the Classroom?

    25 FEB 2020 · Teachers are often mandated to use board-approved edtech, but does it pass muster and who is accountable for privacy failures and embarrassing security snafus? Special Guest Timothy King discusses the best ways to ensure responsible technology adoption in the classroom and shares important statistics 'from the trenches'.
    30m 40s
  • EP 02 Are Schools Ready for Data Breaches?

    22 FEB 2020 · Has public education adopted the basic security best practices imposed on most industries to be able to detect and report privacy invasions? Special guest Stephen Abouldahab, Digital Skills Development
    30m 29s
  • EP 01 Is #Edtech broken?

    15 FEB 2020 · Deceptive practices in public education often arise from embarrassment and ignorance rather than malice. Should students have their own passwords? Special Guest and veteran educator Stephen Hurley shares perspectives on digital account passwords in the classroom.
    26m 54s

In this exclusive 10-part series, cybersafety educator and author Claudiu Popa, founder of the KnowledgeFlow Foundation invites an exceptional group of special guests to take part in grounded discussions on...

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In this exclusive 10-part series, cybersafety educator and author Claudiu Popa, founder of the KnowledgeFlow Foundation invites an exceptional group of special guests to take part in grounded discussions on the promise and myth of edtech, from the original intentions to catalyze learning through technology to the privacy-invasive practices that may impact generations of students across Canada and the United States.

Packed full of cybersecurity examples, amusing anecdotes, relevant advice and intellectual ammunition, the unmissable CybersecurED series is aimed at educators, parents and administrators who truly care about maximizing the potential and safety of educational technology in the modern classroom.

Truly a show for everyone, the groundbreaking format introduced by voicEd Radio enables founder Stephen Hurley and host Claudiu Popa to break out of the constraints of live radio and become a relevant resource for future audiences, media professionals and public education decision makers.
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