Student Privacy at Risk? EdTech Surveillance in Focus

10/07/2025 13 min Temporada 1 Episodio 14
Student Privacy at Risk? EdTech Surveillance in Focus

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Episode Synopsis

As digital tools become embedded in classrooms, surveillance technologies like GoGuardian, Gaggle, and ClassDojo raise urgent questions about privacy, bias, and consent. In this episode, we explore the expanding use of facial recognition and biometric data in schools, and the growing backlash against unchecked monitoring. With state and federal regulators stepping in amid rising cybersecurity threats, EdTech is under pressure to shift from self-regulation to transparency and accountability. Join us as we unpack how privacy-first design and ethical practices are reshaping trust—and the future of educational technology. Note: This episode was generated based on a blog post. While we aim to stay true to the original content, some details may be inaccurate. For the official version, please refer to the blog post on ListEdTech.com.