Project Unicorn Events
Below is a list of upcoming in-person and virtual events hosted by Project Unicorn. Click on the events below to register. To watch recordings of our previous webinars, click the link below. We’ll see you at the next event!
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Project Unicorn Calendar
Proactive Data Management: How to Take Charge of Your School's Data and Prepare for the Future
Managing your school system’s data can be challenging. Join Project Unicorn, MicroStrategy, and Loudoun County schools for a conversation about how to take charge of your data and prepare for the future! On National Technology Day (May 11) at 10am ET, we’ll discuss tools, tips, and tricks for how to take a proactive approach to your data management.
Bite Size Data Fundamentals: Data Governance 101
Big topics, bite size format! Join Project Unicorn and CDT for a crash course in Data Governance! Data Governance is the process of managing the availability, usability, integrity and security of the data in enterprise systems, based on internal data standards and policies that also control data usage. In this webinar we will tackle the various facets of data governance, from discussing data governance ethics, privacy, and student agency. Join us for “Bite Size Data Fundamentals: Data Governance!”
CoSN 2022: Interoperability 101
Is your data seamlessly exchanged between applications? Do you strive to better inform instruction and drive student-centered learning? Join Project Unicorn for a workshop on Interoperability 101 and learn how your school district or ed tech company can take your first steps towards supporting students growth and enhancing data privacy.
The Great Data States: North Dakota
Implementing blockchain solutions at scale: How North Dakota gives high school students agency over their transcripts.In this interactive webinar, learn how the North Dakota IT department took their existing eTranscript system and built the nation’s first blockchain based publishing service for complex credentials. This solution empowers North Dakota High School students for college and career. Joining North Dakota will be representatives from IMS Global Learning Consortium and their Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) standard, and RANDA Solutions, a contributing architect of this bleeding edge technology.
Is Data Neutral?: Critical Questions about Bias and Equity
Join Project Unicorn, The Learning Accelerator (TLA), and a panel of all-star experts for a discussion about data neutrality. Can data be neutral, or is it inherently biased? Our panelists will discuss how internal biases and social inequities influence data and what we can do about it as education professionals.
The Great Data States: South Carolina
When One Standard Is Not Enough: How South Carolina leverages interoperability data standards to drive education innovation at-scale across The Palmetto State. In this dynamic session, learn how the South Carolina Department of Education works to leverage different education data standards to drive education innovation and achieve true interoperability. Joining South Carolina in this presentation will be representatives from IMS Global Learning Consortium, the Ed-Fi Alliance, and the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES).
Bite Size Data Fundamentals: Data & Device Management for Hybrid Learning Models
Big topics, bite size format! Join Project Unicorn and CDT for the latest webinar in our Bite Size Data Fundamentals series! Flexible, privacy-forward device programs have become critical as coronavirus outbreaks, cyber attacks, and climate events have forced students and schools to move between in-person, hybrid, and remote learning. Device programs should protect student privacy throughout the devices’ lifecycle, from distribution to return to retirement. During this webinar, we’ll discuss best practices for managing a suite of devices while maintaining students’ privacy and cybersecurity.
School System Data Survey Launch
Join us for the launch of the second annual Project Unicorn School System Data Survey! Learn more about the survey and how you can contribute to our understanding of data interoperability in K-12 schools nationwide!
FUN Size Data Fundamentals: App Vetting and Data Governance
Big topics, FUN size format! Join Project Unicorn, the Future of Privacy Forum, and Common Sense Media for "Fun Size Fundamentals" App Vetting & Data Governance" We'll be discussing current governance laws, policies, and processes, and reviewing the latest on app vetting and app store privacy labels.