Student Data Privacy in the Age of AI: An Educator's Guide!

Outline

Session Outline (30-Minute Power Talk)
Introduction: (5 minutes)

Hook: The Why...why do we care about SDP in education?

-Overview of the session's goals and objectives.

-Brief introduction to the "Student Data Privacy in the Age of AI" jumpstart guide.

(10 minutes) Decoding the Fine Print: AI, EdTech, and Student Data

-Key data privacy principles (e.g., FERPA, COPPA, CIPA).

-How to read and understand a privacy policy.

-Red flags to watch for when selecting EdTech and AI-powered tools.

From Policy to Practice: Creating a Culture of Privacy (10 minutes)

-Practical ways to engage staff and students in data privacy.

-Strategies for engaging parents and community in data privacy conversations.

How to develop a school-wide data privacy plan: detailed ideas and concepts-where to look and how to find a reliable and sound model.
(5 minutes)

Q&A and Call to Action

-Time for questions from the audience.

-Call to action for educators and leaders to become "Privacy Champions" at their schools.

-I will share a Padlet of resources, including a link to the ISTE Student Data Privacy Jumpstart guide.

Outcomes

After this session, participants will be able to:

Identify the most significant student data privacy risks, including those that are associated with common AI-powered educational tools.

Evaluate the privacy policies and data practices of EdTech vendors using a simple, actionable framework based on the ISTE standards.

Implement practical, age-appropriate strategies for teaching students about data privacy, digital citizenship, and how to manage their digital footprint.

Advocate for responsible AI implementation and robust data privacy policies within their schools and districts using key talking points and resources.

Supporting research

https://my.iste-ascd.org/s/store#/store/browse/detail/a1w8Z000005oMPeQAM
https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/
https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/ferpa
https://studentprivacymatters.org/state-legislation/
https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2022/04/understanding-ferpa-cipa-and-other-k-12-student-data-privacy-laws-perfcon
https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/student-and-educator-data-privacy
https://edly.io/blog/artificial-intelligence-in-education-and-privacy-concerns/
https://www.k12dive.com/news/AI-vetting-ed-tech-schools-checklist/715623/
https://publicinterestprivacy.org/ai-laws/
https://volt.ai/blog/ai-privacy-concerns-in-schools-addressing-parent-and-community-worries-about-student-data-protection