Privacy & Consent
When working with mobile collaboration tools, we must be mindful of the privacy rights of those we are collaborating with. This is particularly so when working with children who are unable to give their own consent to the use of tools and platforms which may collect their personal information.
While it is very easy to simply record video conferencing sessions and take screenshots of someone's work, it is important to ensure that you have permission to do so, and have made the person or people involved aware of the purpose and use of
This is not an easy task and a full examination is outside the scope of this site, however Common Sense is one good resource for research on potential privacy issues with new tools.
Here are some resources to learn more about relevant privacy laws in particular for children, depending on the nationality of the person involved.
While it is very easy to simply record video conferencing sessions and take screenshots of someone's work, it is important to ensure that you have permission to do so, and have made the person or people involved aware of the purpose and use of
This is not an easy task and a full examination is outside the scope of this site, however Common Sense is one good resource for research on potential privacy issues with new tools.
Here are some resources to learn more about relevant privacy laws in particular for children, depending on the nationality of the person involved.
- COPPA (US Citizens) https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/what-is-coppa
- GDPR (EU Citizens) https://gdpr.report/news/2017/12/05/can-schools-ensure-gpdr-compliant/
- Consent - https://gdpr-info.eu/art-8-gdpr/
- PIPEDA (Canadian Citizens) https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/privacy-topics/information-and-advice-for-individuals/privacy-and-kids/
Accessibility & Equity
Although equity is a broader challenge faced when engaging in mobile learning, it is important to acknowledge that one of the key differences between in-person and remote/mobile collaboration is that access to specific technology and the Internet can become barriers to effective collaboration. Specifically in an educational environment, you must ask how you are accommodating the varying levels of access, and whether the tools and platforms you are selecting will exclude or unfairly penalize members of your learning community.
Sharing Your Challenges in Mobile Collaboration
Now that you have tried out some of the many tools related to mobile collaboration, please share below some of the greatest challenges you have faced, either with the tools we presented, or another from your own experience. Use your dots to vote for issues that resonate with your experience.