Round Table China Educational app rules for schools
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Apr 11, 2025 In the digital classroom, forgetting homework now often involves tech glitches rather than lost textbooks. The conversation dives into new regulations in Zhuhai aimed at keeping educational apps in check, emphasizing data privacy and equitable access. As educational tech like Zuoyebang rises, the implications for students and teachers are scrutinized. There's a focus on the balance between leveraging AI for engagement and maintaining academic integrity, revealing the pressing need for high-quality app selection and parental vigilance.
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Zhuhai's EdTech Regulations
- Zhuhai's Education Bureau issued guidelines for educational app usage in schools.
- This addresses issues like mandatory use, unauthorized fees, data breaches, and excessive entertainment.
Parenting Then and Now
- Parents used to juggle work, dinner, and childcare.
- Now they manage multiple learning apps, quizzes, and pop-up ads.
App Selection and Privacy
- Schools must offer at least three educational apps per category.
- App usage cannot be tied to student grades, and parental consent is needed for data collection.