Gary Ackerman @garyackerman@qoto.org

Theory of mind refers to the human capacity to understand that other individuals have their own thoughts and perspectives, which may differ from one's own. This ability to infer others' mental states is crucial for effective communication, cooperation, and navigating complex social situations.

Unified Threat Management (UTM): A network security solution that combines multiple security functions, such as firewall, antivirus, and intrusion prevention, into a single device.

The only way to understand a person is to see the world through their eyes. #Empathy #Perspective #Understanding

Bandwidth refers to the network's data transmission capacity, influencing the speed and efficiency of internet access. Managing bandwidth is crucial as it is a finite resource; allocation must be carefully considered to prioritize educational activities and prevent network slowdowns.

The future of humanity depends on our ability to think critically and creatively. #CriticalThinking #Innovation #Progress

"Cheap, Good, Fast: Choose Two" illustrates the trade-offs inherent in technology decisions. School leaders must prioritize two of these factors, acknowledging that achieving all three is unrealistic.

We learn by doing, not by passively receiving information. #ExperientialLearning #ActiveLearning #Education

Secure systems limit changes to prevent threats but may hinder flexibility, while open systems offer greater user freedom but increase vulnerability. School leaders must balance security and accessibility, often facing pushback from teachers desiring more open systems for pedagogical purposes.

"Aeropagetica" advocated against restrictions on publishing, symbolizing free speech. Modern digital devices, particularly smartphones, represent extreme "aeropagetica" as they enable anyone to easily create and share information globally, highlighting their democratizing effect on information dissemination.

The primary purpose of formal education is to prepare young people to participate in the economic, political, and cultural life of society.

Strong leadership support, both from school administrators and influential teachers, can significantly impact the success of technology initiatives.

Teachers who feel empowered to explore, adapt, and implement technology in ways that align with their teaching goals are more likely to embrace and effectively utilize it.

Schools successful in #edtech implement a cycle where technology-related issues are addressed by considering both the technical fix and its impact on effort and performance expectancy for teachers and students.

Data classification involves categorizing data based on its sensitivity and risk level. Common classifications include:
Public: Data intended for public consumption.
Internal: Data for use within the organization.
Sensitive: Data with privacy or confidentiality implications.
Highly Sensitive: Data subject to strict compliance obligations.

Understanding data classification is crucial for defining access controls, security measures, retention policies, and breach reporting requirements.

Data regulation is essentially a business function that ensures data quality, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance. I am not sure all "data driven" folks attend to it.

The process by which a trait or technology, originally evolved or designed for one purpose, is co-opted for a different purpose. They are much more common than we recognize .

"Non-zero-sum" solutions aim to create win-win situations where all stakeholders benefit, though perhaps unequally, by maximizing choice and diversity in solutions.

Successful technology transfer depends on the receiving population lacking a pre-existing technology for that purpose, and having a culture receptive to its changes. Factors include existing skills, taboos, and threats to expertise or hierarchies.

Open source technologies can be advantageous for rural schools facing challenges like limited budgets and staffing:
- It eliminates the need to purchase expensive licenses, freeing up funds for other resources.
- It allows schools to tailor tools to their specific needs and context, unlike closed, proprietary systems.
- A vibrant community of developers and users offers assistance and resources, fostering collaboration among schools.

Encode data using an encryption key, making it unreadable without the key. Data should be encrypted both at rest (stored data) and in transit (data being transferred).