Data is a central resource in the digital education space. It helps to improve the education system and learning outcomes and has innovative potential. Data makes it possible to develop and target individual educational programmes while generating rapidly available control expertise. But to ensure that data is used in a trustworthy, secure and ethically appropriate framework, we need clearly defined rules.
Data usage in education
How can the education system use data better and more intentionally, while at the same time ensuring data protection? A series of articles provides insights into the current challenges and developments of data usage in education. Across different topics, we outline possible measures for educational management and policy as well as for educational administration and school organization.
Development of a data usage policy
In June 2021, taking a fundamental report entitled "Data in Education – Data for Education" as a basis, the federal government and cantons commissioned us to develop a data usage policy for Switzerland’s education area. The aim is to ensure a secure and ethically appropriate means of handling education sector data within the existing data protection legislation framework and to foster its effective use.
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From data flow to educational data space
Nowadays, data flows – i.e. the exchange of data between people or institutions – occur tens of thousands of times a day in the education system. In the Educa dossier ‘From data flow to educational data space’, we share our thoughts on data flows and spaces and hope to gain some fresh insights with your help.
Data federation in vocational training
In June 2021, to improve and simplify access to and the exchange of data in vocational training and thus promote innovation, the Confederation and the cantons commissioned us to design a data federation for vocational training and prepare an appropriate legal basis.
AI in Education
The Educa dossier "AI in Education" examines the requirements that the education system must meet in terms of data quality and quantity, as well as how closely the lifecycles of AI systems and data are interconnected. The dossier also explores different forms and use cases of AI in education, along with legal aspects.
Reports
Digitization in education
The advance of digitization is changing learning, teaching and life in our schools at an ever-faster pace. The report “Digitization in Education” is the first comprehensive survey of the status and impact of digitization in the Swiss education system.
Management Summary (pdf)
To the report (in German)
Data in Education – Data for Education
Due to the increasing use of digital information and communication technologies, the amount of data generated in the education system is also growing exponentially. The report “Data in Education – Data for Education” formulates approaches for developing a data usage policy for the Swiss education area.
Management Summary (pdf)
To the report (in German)