K12 Tech Talk
Episode 141 - Hey Google
Oct 27, 2023
The hosts of this podcast cover various news stories related to technology in schools, including the ban on facial recognition technology in NYC schools and the concerns raised by the ACLU about surveillance technology in K-12 classrooms. They also discuss Google and Microsoft's claim to prioritize secure design but require paid upgrades for certain security features. The episode concludes with listener emails, a discussion on two-step verification, and a wild cell phone story.
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- Google is now charging for a previously free grade export feature, prompting discussions about the evolving pricing structure and its impact on educators and administrators' workflows.
- The ACLU raises concerns about surveillance technology in schools, stressing the need for defining problems, seeking input from the school community, and carefully weighing the benefits against potential harms before implementing any surveillance measures.
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Google Moves Grade Export Feature to Paid Tier
Google has announced that their grade export feature, once available for free, will now be part of the paid tier starting July 1st, 2024. This change has prompted discussions about Google's move to put certain features behind a paywall after initially offering them for free. Educators and administrators are reminded to be mindful of the evolving pricing structure and consider the impact on their workflows.
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