CoSN 2007-2008 Webcast Series

Sponsored by: AT&T, Absolute Software, Dell, Gateway, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Mitel, Pearson, SAS, SchoolDude.com, SchoolNet, SMART Technologies, Texas Instruments, and Toshiba

Media partner: Distance-Educator.com

Special thanks to our webcast sponsor:

Upcoming Webcasts:

• May 14, 2008 - Hot Trends in Green Computing

Recent Webcasts:

• April 16, 2008 - What is the Role of Gaming in Education?
• January 16, 2008 - Think Before You Ban: How Classrooms Become Communities with Web 2.0 Technology
• December 5, 2007 - Ignorance of Data Retention Law is No Defense
• November 14, 2007 - Ultra Light Portable Devices in K-12:  The Quest for a $100 Device
• October 24, 2007 - Using CoSN's Value of Investment Methodology and Tools

April 16, 2008 - What is the Role of Gaming in Education?
Essential Skills: Leadership and Vision, Planning and Budgeting, Team Building and Staffing, Systems Management, Information Management, Education and Training, Ethics and Policies, Communication Systems
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern

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The role of gaming in education will explore the intersection of digital media and learning from the visionaries, educators, and thought leaders chosen from across the globe. Digital media have advanced significantly in recent years, enabling new forms of knowledge production, social networking, communication, and play. Through the use of such media, young people are engaged in an unprecedented exploration of language, games, social interaction, and self-directed education that can be used to support learning.

This webcast will explore the consequences of this exposure to -- and use of -- digital media for their sense of self, how they express their independence and creativity, apply scientific inquiry skills, and their ability to learn, exercise judgment, and think systematically.

• Sharnell Jackson, Chief e-Learning Officer, Chicago Public Schools, CA (Moderator)
• Jody Clarke, Project Director, Harvard Graduate School of Education
• Ntiedo Etuk, Chief Executive Officer,  Tabula Digita
• Claudia L'Amoreaux, Community Development – Education, Linden Lab
• Stan Trevena, Director, Information and Technology Services, Modesto City Schools, CA
• Ed Zaiontz, Executive Director, Information Services, Round Rock ISD, TX (CoSN Facilitator)

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May 14, 2008 - Hot Trends in Green Computing
Essential Skills: Leadership and Vision, Planning and Budgeting, Information Management
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern

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Are you going green? Your community, superintendent and school board will likely be asking about green computing soon, if they have not already. Hear about the latest trends in green computing to help you understand the issues and prepare for the future by CoSN’s Emerging Technologies Committee. Some of the potential topics include: lowering energy demand at the computing desktop, lowering energy demand in the server room, disposal of computing equipment, reducing paper and print delivery costs, and other best practices being used both in industry and leading school districts today.

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Recent Webcasts:

January 16, 2008 - Think Before You Ban: How Classrooms Become Communities with Web 2.0 Technology
Essential Skills: Ethics and Policies, Leadership and Vision
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern

As user-generated content and social networking take over student social lives, can they also be used for instruction? By leveraging these new technologies within the school firewall, teachers and students make the most of technology for collaborative learning. They also have the opportunity to discuss acceptable behavior and learn how to be responsible members of an online community. We discuss positive uses of these technologies and lessons learned by practitioners.

• Karen Greenwood Henke, Author and Speaker, Nimble Press, San Francisco, CA (Moderator)
• Kevin Jarrett, Technology Facilitator, K-4, District Webmaster and Google Certified Teacher, Northfield Community School, NJ
• Connie Sitterley, Technology Director, Penncrest School District, PA
• Susan Brooks-Young, Web 2.0 Consultant

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December 5, 2007 - Ignorance of Data Retention Law is No Defense
Essential Skills: Leadership and Vision, Planning and Budgeting, Systems Management, Information Management, Ethics and Policies, Communication Systems
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern

Participants in this Webcast will learn about current federal rules regarding data retention – including the December 1, 2006 changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP). Two districts will share their specific strategies for compliance with federal rules. The discussion will provide answers to questions like these:

• “What are the changes?” 
• “To whom do the rules pertain?” 
• “What do you need to do?” 
• “What will it cost you to comply?”
• “What will it cost you if you don’t comply?”

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November 14, 2007 - Ultra Light Portable Devices in K-12:  The Quest for a $100 Device
Essential Skills: Leadership and Vision, Planning and Budgeting
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern

The one-to-one computer model of computer usage has been on the scene for a number of years, but this approach has not been broadly adopted in part due to  the cost. The arrival of low-cost mobile laptops and ultra mobile devices has the potential for changing that. This webcast will explore the potential instructional, technical, and policy considerations that adoption of low cost/ultra mobile will involve.

• Karen Greenwood Henke, Author and Consultant, Nimble Press (Moderator)
• Darryl LaGace, Director, Information Services, Lemon Grove School District, CA
• Jim Rapoza, Technology Analyst, eWeek
• Bob Tinker, Chief Executive Officer, Concord Consortium

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October 24, 2007 - Using CoSN's Value of Investment Methodology and Tools
Essential Skills: Leadership and Vision, Planning and Budgeting

CoSN’s VOI Leadership Initiative is based on a need for school technology leaders to succinctly express the costs and benefits of proposed technology projects to constituents. This is not an easy task and stating benefits - such as student equity, 21st century skills, student achievement and community relationships - in measurable terms is a real challenge. Learn how CoSN’s VOI methodology was used to evaluate an online learning project, a formative assessment project and a one-to-one student computing initiative.

• Rich Kaestner, TCO/VOI Project Director, Consortium for School Networking
• Greg Davis, Executive Director of Technology, Des Moines Public Schools, IA
• Tim Leedy, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance, Fountain Hills Unified School District #98, AZ
• Nancy Toll, Technology Coordinator, Hudson School District, WI

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2006-2007 Webcast Series
Collaboration in K12 Schools: Anywhere, Anytime, Any Way
Keeping Students Secure in a MySpace World
Planning for the Inevitable: IT Disaster Preparedness
Bandwidth Crisis in K-12? Get the Facts
What Does Internet 2 Mean for K12?
Implementing Open Source in K12

2005-2006 Webcast Series
Digital Learning Spaces 2010
Policy Update: E-Rate and Other Federal Funding
Creating a Customer-Centric District Technology Team
Measuring the Value of Technology in Education
Open Technology
Optimal Impact: Accessible Technologies for All Students