Just what do we mean when we say “Student Data?”
“There are many types of data that support student learning—and they’re so much more than test scores. But individual data points don’t give the full picture needed to support the incredibly important education goals of parents, students, educators, and policymakers. See the types of data that can come together—under requirements like privacy and security—to form a full picture of student learning. When used effectively, data empowers everyone.”
To get a full, clear picture, important requirements must be met for information to be truly useful and to truly empower people.
When students, parents, educators and policymakers have the right information to guide their decisions, student achieve their best.
The “What is Student Data” video provides more detail about ed data as a tool for empowerment.
For more information:
- Download DQC’s full “What is student data” infographic.
- Check out all the great resources Data Quality Campaign has to offer – including The Roadmap for Safeguarding Student Data and Data FAQs.
- Review how your state is doing in ExcelinEd’s Snapshot of State Laws on Student Data Use, Privacy and Security.
This post is a part of a Student Data Backpack blog series in the upcoming “Getting Smart on Personalization and Privacy” Smart Bundle produced in partnership with the Foundation for Excellence in Education’s Digital Learning Now initiative (@DigLearningNow) and the Data Quality Campaign (@EdDataCampaign). Join the conversation on Twitter using #EdData.