CyberSecurED

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

May 02 2020 47 mins

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

EP 09 How do school board IT departments maintain continuity during disruptive events?

Apr 18 2020 30 mins

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

EP 08 How can teachers and parents adopt privacy-enhancing best practices?

Apr 04 2020 30 mins

With the proliferation of information systems and applications in the modernclassroom, how can teachers think more clearly about the impact of educationtechnology on student privacy and data collection? Special Guest PaigeBackman, information technology lawyer and privacy expert, discusses thecurrent climate of awareness in public education. Tune in for a discussionabout the ways i

EP 07 How should school boards select distance learning tools that protect student privacy?

Mar 25 2020 41 mins

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,

EP 06 - Special Pandemic Edition: Transforming Education Under Pressure

Feb 25 2020 45 mins

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 fo

Ep 05 Is provincial privacy Legislation up to the task of protecting students and families?

Feb 25 2020 19 mins

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)

EP 04 - What are the Technology Survival Skills for the Next Generation?

Feb 24 2020 31 mins

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

EP 03 - Who Is Responsible for Due Diligence for Technology in the Classroom?

Feb 24 2020 30 mins

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'.

EP 02 Are Schools Ready for Data Breaches?

Feb 22 2020 30 mins

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

EP 01 Is #Edtech broken?

Feb 15 2020 26 mins

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.