Finding the right educational technology tools for your classrooms, schools, and districts can be overwhelming as new options arise and the technology continues to evolve. Fortunately, there are tools to help sort through the options and find technology that protects student privacy, even taking AI into consideration, takes the necessary precautions to keep information secure, and considers the accessibility needs of all students. In this session, we'll consider the questions districts must consider when selecting ed tech and ways to lift the load from teachers and IT professionals making those critical decisions.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the questions that should be asked to improve accessibility, security, and data privacy
• Review educator and ed tech supplier-created rubrics to consider how to implement them in the vetting process
• Understand the importance of building a community of practice around privacy, security, and accessibility in educational institutions