tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post8973080014557692788..comments2024-03-26T11:07:03.496-04:00Comments on Ed Notes Online: Thurs, 11AM Press Conf on inBloom Threat to Student Privacyed notes onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15018047869059226777noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-8757564526564001712013-03-14T09:38:58.030-04:002013-03-14T09:38:58.030-04:00Reminds me of the opt-in or opt-out idea. They cou...Reminds me of the opt-in or opt-out idea. They could push an opt out which gives them free reign. Opt in might make it tough for them. I'm wondering which parents might opt in and for what reason. Also -- data itself and how generated is suspect.<br />So it's not a matter of less active parents but parents who are overwhelmed with a lot on the plate. I taught in an area where parent awareness was at such a low level and their lives so packed with struggle they would easily be taken advantage of. I trust the people like Leonie Haimson who are opposed.ed notes onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018047869059226777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-44911674416241289032013-03-14T09:23:48.877-04:002013-03-14T09:23:48.877-04:00I was more thinking of safeguards mandated by teac...I was more thinking of safeguards mandated by teachers and parents, in accord with provisions people such as yourself draft. Unaware parents are a hazard to everyone, but at least requiring parental buy-in adds a level of protection. Parents that are uncomfortable won't agree and will sound an alarm, and less active parents will hopefully be roused into attentiveness, and possible action if things seems grave enough.Bill Van Hornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872804339962767668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-92028260780294303902013-03-14T08:53:15.657-04:002013-03-14T08:53:15.657-04:00In a vacuum you are correct but the people pushing...In a vacuum you are correct but the people pushing this are very suspect and that changes the equation. Proper safeguards? These people are robber barons. Not to be trusted even if they offer safeguards. What about parents who are not aware?ed notes onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018047869059226777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-47575856018776902922013-03-14T08:01:40.886-04:002013-03-14T08:01:40.886-04:00I have mixed feelings. My intuition says THIS &quo...I have mixed feelings. My intuition says THIS "Big Data" initiative is wrong, and too prone to commercialization without student benefit being a priority, but I don't want to throw out the baby with the bath water. Personalized education has real value, but it needs to be implemented with proper safeguards to avoid future discrimination against students. We need to scrutinize these initiatives and permit ones that keep student data encrypted, and only usable by students, parents and school authorities SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED by parents.Bill Van Hornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872804339962767668noreply@blogger.com