2006-2007 Webcast Schedule
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Implementing Open Source in K-12

May 16, 2007
1-2:00 pm EDT

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Everyday we read and hear more about open source applications that could be used in the classroom and wonder if we should jump on the open source bandwagon. Learn about how innovative school districts have implemented open source programs at the classroom/desktop level, and what they have learned from the experience. Our session will consider specific examples of the "best" open source applications being used (e.g., Moodle, OpenOffice, Audacity, & GIMP), and how they are specifically integrated into the curricula. We'll also look at customization of open source software to meet special needs, and programs that are not widely used now but are likely to become significant in the near future.

• Steve Hargadon, Project Director, CoSN's K-12 Open Technologies Leadership Initiative (Moderator)
• Jim Klein, Director, Saugus Union School District (CA)
• Laura Taylor, Director, Office of Learning Resources (OLR), Indiana Department of Education (IN)

K-12 CTO Essential Skill Correlation: Leadership & Vision, Business Leadership

Collaboration in K12 Schools: Anywhere, Anytime, Any Way

October 18, 2006
1-2:00 pm EDT

This Webcast for school district decision makers focuses on using instant messaging, blogs and content management systems for collaborative learning in K-12 schools. From student blogs to school portals and instant messaging for administrators, members of CoSN's Emerging Technologies Committee explore the learning opportunities and challenges, the impact on policies and procedures, and implementation of these collaboration tools. This webcast is related to CoSN's new emerging technologies report, Collaboration in K-12 Schools: Anywhere, Anytime, Any Way. Check out the free executive summary.

• Karen Henke, Writer & Consultant, Nimble Press (Moderator)
• Darrell Walery, Chair, CoSN’s Emerging Technologies Committee & Director of Technology, Consolidated High School District 230 (IL)
• Sylvia Martinez, Senior Vice President, Generation YES
• Christopher Brown, Senior Vice President, School Companies, Pearson Education

K-12 CTO Essential Skill Correlation: Planning & Budgeting, Systems Management

Keeping Students Secure in a MySpace World

November 15, 2006
1-2:00 pm EST

Student safety and security encompass many formats. This webcast will discuss the importance in having procedures clarified well before such an event occurs, as well as the appropriate level of response to each potential threat. Presenters will share what is required for an effective, comprehensive security plan to be implemented, as well as lessons learned.

• Jim Hirsch, Associate Superintendent for Technology, Plano ISD (TX) (Moderator)
• Linda Sharp, Project Director, Cyber Security for the Digital District Initiative, CoSN
• Ron Teixeira, Executive Director, National Cyber Security Alliance
• Jeff Hunt, Director of Instructional Technology, Indian Prairie School District (IL)
• Harold Rowe, Associate Superintendent, Technology and School Services, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (TX)

K-12 CTO Essential Skill Correlation: Education & Training, Ethics & Policies

Planning for the Inevitable: IT Disaster Preparedness

January 17, 2007
1-2:00 pm EST

When there is the unexpected disaster of any kind, school personnel, students, parents and communities expect to rely on communication and critical services the district provides and therefore the technology that supports them. Disaster recovery of IT-related operations and information is critical to the 24/7 operations of your district and its overall business continuity planning. This strong reliance on technology presents significant challenges to today’s school technology leader. The time to plan and prepare for a disaster is before the event is imminent. Much can be learned from the experiences of individuals, schools and districts who have developed and tested plans and from those recently experiencing disasters. What preparations were made? What worked or needed modification in testing or in an actual disaster? What would they recommend to others now? Best practices will be explored and suggestions for effective preparations will be shared.

• Ed Zaiontz, Executive Director, Information Services, Round Rock ISD (TX) (Moderator)
• Sheryl Abshire, Administrative Coordinator of Technology, Calcasieu Parish School System (LA)
• Vicki Smith Bigham, President, Bigham Technology Solutions, Inc. and Professional Development Consultant, CoSN
• Mary Baker, Director, Quality and Customer Service, Education Technology Services, School Board of Broward County, FL
• Larry Wong, Information Technology Security Officer, Montgomery County Public Schools, MD

K-12 CTO Essential Skill Correlation: Leadership & Vision, Communication Systems

Bandwidth Crisis in K-12? Get the Facts

February 21, 2007
1-2:00 pm EST

As use of the Internet grows for access to online learning and for web-delivered instructional applications, do K-12 districts have enough bandwidth for the next five years? What is the outlook for eRate increasing its support of broadband usage? What did district technology coordinators project as their growth curve to America’s Digital Schools 2006, the landmark report authored by Tom Greaves and Jeanne Hayes? What are West Virginia, Kentucky and North Carolina doing about these issues? Find out the answers to these questions and more.

• Ed Zaiontz, Executive Director, Information Services, Round Rock ISD (TX) (Moderator)
• Jeanne Hayes, President, The Hayes Connection
• Chris Brown, Senior Vice President, Research, Pearson Education
• Tom Greaves, Chief Executive Officer, The Greaves Group
• Kate Kemker, Bureau Chief for Instruction and Innovation, Florida Department of Education

K-12 CTO Essential Skill Correlation: Leadership & Vision, Business Leadership

What Does Internet2 Mean for K-12?

April 18, 2007
3-4:00 pm EDT

On the horizon since 1996, Internet 2 is a worldwide, high speed network created through a partnership of education, government and industry that provides unprecedented opportunities for communication and collaboration. Ask an educator what Internet 2 means and you get a pretty vague answer, even from technology directors! The CoSN Emerging Technologies Committee (ETC) has looked into Internet2 and will share the latest with technology directors and administrators. The presentation will highlight successful classroom projects, available resources and help getting started with Internet2 in your school. Join the CoSN ETC on April 18, from 3 to 4 p.m. EDT for the CoSN Webcast: "What Does Internet2 Mean for K-12?" (Free for CoSN members and available for a fee for non-members.) Our speakers include:

• Jim Hirsch, Associate Superintendent for Technology, Plano Independent School District (TX) (Moderator)
• Tom Rolfes, Education I.T. Manager, Nebraska Office of the CIO
• Marla Davenport, Director, Learning and Technology, Minnesota TIES
• James Werle, Director of Special Projects, Learning & Scholarly Technologies, Internet2 K-20 Initiative, University of Washington

K-12 CTO Essential Skill Correlation: Education & Training, Communication Systems