The ability to collect and store vast amounts of information on students has increasingly become easier and cheaper. At its best, this information can be used to support students. At its worst, the information can be used against students, often without their knowledge. This information can be stored and manipulated forever.
In this podcast, Chris Gilliard, Hugh Culik, Daniel Hoops and Jason Almerigi provide an insightful and interesting discussion on this issue.
Links to sites mentioned in the podcast:
- FERPA
- COPPA
- Data Quality Campaign
- A Parents Guide to Student Privacy
- Data Mining and Students: A Curated Resource
This podcast is also on iTunes.