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EdTech Show Daily 2 1 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 and gathering data from all the connected devices. Here are the top four security con- cerns for our customers as they form end- to-end, IoT security strategies. How will I manage identity and access management? Humans are not the only entities subject to identity and access management (IAM) requirements. Devices and appli- cations that access network resources need to have the legitimacy of their con- nection requests verified as well as to what databases they want to connect. Any device out in the wild – whether it's a tablet or a sensor – in the wrong hands can be used to access an organiza- tion's network. Should a breach occur, fail-safes need to be put in place to con- trol and limit the damage an attacker can cause. How do I ensure my data's integrity? Data is the lifeblood of any organiza- tion. Collecting data and converting it into actionable intelligence is one of the key purposes of Internet of Things. The integrity of data is paramount, as is the need to ensure it is not manipulated while in-use, in-transit or at-rest. Also, personal data is particularly important to protect and should always be encrypted. Ericsson (Cont'd. from p. 1) How can I stay ahead if no IoT network can be 100 percent secure? Unfortunately, all stakeholders in an IoT ecosystem, including consumers and end- users, have to accept the fact that no IoT network will ever be able to achieve 100 percent security. There are simply too many potential access points and other vulnerabilities. However, this does not relieve any party of the responsibility they have to maintain security best practices. How can automation help me keep up? IoT networks and the volume of devices comprising them all require manage- ment. No human has the capacity to man- ually accomplish this, thus requiring automation and machine learning to assist that person. Providing IT teams with the tools they will need to manage a large and complex network and minimize its attack surface is critical. Any CISO knows, when it comes to an attack, it's no longer a matter of "if," but "when." Being well-prepared for an attack will go a long way to speeding the recovery process and ensuring business continuity. While it may be impossible to completely secure an IoT environment, paying attention to these four areas is a good starting point to achieving end-to- end security. For more information, visit www .ericsson.com. recommended HoverCam's newest class- room solution, the Pilot 3 digital teaching station and interactive flat panels to fit the school's new technology plan and ACIP goals. The HoverCam Pilot 3 is the world's first fully integrated wireless digital teach- ing station. It eliminates the outdated AV cart and combines the most important ele- ments used in the classroom in an all- inclusive, easy-to-use mobile podium, combining a Windows PC, 13MP docu- ment camera and 21-inch touchscreen with wireless HD mirroring. With the Pilot 3, Conecuh teachers would be able to move about the classroom while maintaining control of all the room's AV technology. "Every single day our educators are using their Pilots and IFPs and achieving incredible efficiency from bell to bell," said Luthardt. "At the high school, we have seen an increase in the number of 21st Century Learning (Cont'd. from p. 4) students on the honor roll. In the middle and elementary schools, students are invested and enthusiastic to earn better grades. At an administration level, the State Department of Education gave us high marks, and we are now fully accred- ited for our entire district." In addition, TNT made it even easier to deploy HoverCam's solutions in every school. "Because of this forward-thinking approach and HoverCam solutions, a whole district was able to afford to update all their classrooms and enable 21st century learning," said Cynthia Lowery, President and Chief Operating Officer at TNT. "It's truly unprecedented for every child, from preK to 12th grade, to have access to the same tools and opportunities. Conecuh is now light years ahead." For more information, go to www.the hovercam.com or stop by booth #2144. any mobile device, application or IT infrastructure already in use. 2. Provide customizable product bundles at a variety of price points. One size fits all doesn't always work for students, and it doesn't work for schools, either. That's why they should be able to mix-and-match products that meet their particular needs within their budget – and still get great results. While some schools might be well- matched with an interactive panel, others may only have room in the budget for a document camera and laser projector bundle or an interactive white- board for their classrooms. The smallest classrooms might only need a small inter- active panel for collaborative work. 3. Include support in the price tag. On top of the sticker price of a new inter- active display, schools have to consider the cost of training teachers how to use them and getting tech support when they don't work. The obstacle of preparing QOMO (Cont'd. from p. 4) teachers to integrate technology in the classroom can be enough to turn schools off of educational technology altogether. That's why the relationship between educational technology providers and schools can't just end after the purchase is complete. Technology providers should be partners who are just as dedi- cated to the end results of integrating technology in the classroom as students and teachers. They should be available to provide training, consulting and support as needed. Improving access to technology in the classroom shouldn't just be left up to schools. QOMO is dedicated to meeting them halfway to bridge the affordability gap. Want to hear more of our thoughts or have a discussion about your educational technology needs? Get in touch with our team today to get to know us a little bet- ter. For more information, go to www.qomo.com, call 866.990.7666, email hello@qomo.com or stop by booth #2446. Melody app, which allows your voice to simply ask for the track or artist as it procures and plays it automatically from YouTube. The Melody app knows your phone is connected to a Singsation system and triggers the most popular karaoke version of your request. Now singers of any age can just say what they want to sing next, and it will play – no typing, browsing or delays in the fun. Ian Geise, President of Singsation, explains, ÒThe Melody Karaoke App Voxx Accessories (Cont'd. from p. 1) by Speak Music coupled with Singsation's second to none feature set of design, voice FX, Sound FX and multiple light shows will make Singsation the choice for all that are looking for the best and most feature- rich karaoke machines. We wanted to make it easier for the customer to enjoy and most importantly not force the cus- tomer to have to purchase music and videos that they either own or can access for free. Learn more at www.singsationkaraoke.com. Poll: Young Children's Popular Tech Use Distracts from Reading, Daily Conversation National polling released last year by the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association (ASHA) and Read Aloud 15 MINUTES shows that signif- icant percentages of parents report their children's popular technology use is routinely taking time away from reading and conversing – activities basic to fostering brain and communi- cation development. More than one third (34 percent) of parents polled said popular tech devices take away reading time for their child. Twenty-six percent of par- ents of children ages 0-2 said this is the case; the figures increase to 37 per- cent and 40 percent among parents with children ages 3-5 and 6-8, respec- tively. Additionally, 43 percent of parents said popular technology devices are a barrier/distraction to conversation and interaction between themselves and their children. More than half (54 per- cent) said they "sometimes," "often," or "very often" ask their children to put down their devices in order to increase parent/child interaction. Among parents of children ages 0-2, 37 percent reported this to be the case, with boys more likely to be asked. The proportions jumped to 58 percent and 67 percent among parents with chil- dren ages 3-5 and 6-8, respectively. But children aren't the only tech enthusiasts: 41 percent of parents said their children sometimes (or more often) ask them to put down their devices and interact with them. About half of parents report that device use takes away from their own personal reading time. "We know the vast majority of brain development occurs in the first 3 years of life – a foundational time for a child's speech/language and social develop- ment," Elise Davis-McFarland, PhD, CCC-SLP, said upon the release of the polling results, a time when she served as ASHA's President. "We also know that this development is fueled by daily opportunities for children to talk, read, sing and play with parents and others." Davis-McFarland continued: "While apps may be able to teach new words or help children reinforce cer- tain skills – and they certainly can occupy children – developmental ben- efit comes from genuine human inter- action. So, while device usage itself may not necessarily be problematic, we do have concern if the time spent on them is taking time away from those vital daily interactions." The critical nature of daily reading and c o n v e r s a t i o n also extends beyond the baby and toddler years. "An area of alarm for us is the documented decrease in daily reading aloud among children ages 6-8 in the United States," said Read Aloud 15 MINUTES President and Co-Founder Dr. Candace Kendle. "We must ensure device time is not replacing time for reading aloud with these children, who are approaching or are at a pivotal point in their academic careers – when grade-level reading is required to advance beyond 3rd grade and high- stakes testing is occurring." Conducted by YouGov in 2018, the polling covered a nationally repre- sentative sample of 1,022 U.S. house- holds with at least one child between ages 0 and 8.