{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Zero Breach Zone","title":"FETC, VR & Cybersecurity: What’s Next for K–12 Tech? with Jennifer Womble","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2304,"description":"Welcome to Episode 17 of Zero Breach Zone, in this episode hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo are joined by Jennifer Womble, a trailblazer in the EdTech community and the visionary Program Chair of the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC). Jennifer brings her passion for amplifying educator voices and designing meaningful professional development experiences to the table.\nTogether, they dive into the evolution of FETC from a regional event to a nationally recognized EdTech hub, explore the rise of cybersecurity awareness in schools, and discuss the transformative role of VR and data privacy in the future of education.\nWhether you're a classroom teacher, tech leader, or EdTech partner, this conversation will leave you inspired to rethink community, security, and innovation in education.\nKey Takeaways:\nJennifer Womble highlights the power of amplifying diverse voices in education\nJennifer's story with FETC since 1994 & how the conference has grown to serve a international audiences while staying rooted in innovation\nWhy cybersecurity is no longer optional & how it's central to K–12 leadership conversations\nFETC 2026 priorities & why networking & community are as valuable as the sessions themselves\nIntentionality in conference design boosts engagement and impact - ie designing conferences for professional and human needs\nWhy students must be part of the cybersecurity conversation\nThe promise of VR in classrooms is already becoming a reality \nData privacy remains a top priority as schools adopt more tech & educating students is the next step \nParting Tool: Lucyd Glasses & Otis AI \nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction to EdTech and Jennifer Womble\n03:01 Jennifer's Journey in Education\n06:09 The Evolution of FETC\n09:02 Building a National EdTech Community\n11:56 Cybersecurity in Education\n14:58 Creating a Collaborative Learning Environment\n18:00 Intentionality in Conference Design\n21:04 Engaging Students in Cybersecurity Awareness\n23:31 The Importance of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Zk4xLtvPAUeZpaPx18hyw9vp_c2PAVdRDBwsovlpg_E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNjhh/N2EzNGU2NWI1ZTQ2/OTBkZjZhM2M5YTA4/YzAyNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}