Although advances in technology may provide additional educational opportunities or solutions for districts, they can also frustrate personnel, who are left wondering how to deal with the unique legal issues that the newest software, devices and technological trends may bring. The use and abuse of technology are hot legal topics and affect school districts in many different ways. The 2023 Cyberlaw Workshop will provide an overview of these hot topics, along with practical guidance that districts can use to address these issues.
Friday March 10, 2023
Using scenarios based on recent guidance and real cases, this session will identify and address complex inquiries that can arise for districts under federal and state student privacy laws as they collect and share students' electronic records.
Companies like Securly, GoGuardian and Bark offer online monitoring technology that scans for key words or phrases across different platforms and flags content that indicates a possible threat to a student’s personal safety or the safety of others. Discuss legal considerations and get recommendations to reduce risks, ensure equity and protect student privacy when implementing monitoring programs in schools.
Can teachers stream a video from Netflix or pull up a YouTube video during class? What attribution is necessary to use images for blogs, websites, videos or other projects? Can you upload purchased curriculum to a public site? What rules apply to teacher-created content sites, like Teachers Pay Teachers? Learn the copyright rules that will help you navigate questions like these surrounding digital content in schools.
Unauthorized audio recording or videotaping of any session is strictly prohibited.