Global investment in education technology is set to increase to approximately $342 billion by 2025, as EdTech is being considered the most viable method to address the change in learning needs. (Goodwin, 2020) Today, K-12 schools and colleges are increasing technology tools usage in classrooms, making it possible for teachers to impart education more effectively than ever before.
In the current scenario, most educators have realized that Digital Education is not a “nice to have” but a “must have” and post Covid-19, will likely heavily invest in digital education..
However, use of technology for education also means the tracking and storing of student data. This has raised concerns over data privacy, especially since companies that provide these services also have access
to student data. Schools have a responsibility to impart knowledge as well as protect their students against privacy invasion. Allowances for sharing student data to increase instructional efficacy and for authorized research purposes does exist under the current privacy laws, but the complex nature of these legalities creates confusion.
Clearer federal and state level policy guidance between schools, digital learning providers, and research ers can help address these concerns and build trusted partnerships.
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