CoSN's 2007 Compendium

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The CoSN Compendium is a series of monographs exploring timely issues of importance to K-12 technology decision makers.

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The CoSN Compendium 2007, CoSN’s fifth edition, focuses on:

• Safety and Learning in the Era of Social Networking: What can be done to keep students safe online today without blocking access to innovative and educational learning environments?
  
  [Executive Summary] (PDF)
  

• Emergency Planning for IT, Data and Communications Needs: Tips and guidance for preparing for and responding effectively to natural and man-made disasters.
  
  [Executive Summary] (PDF)
  

• Digital Identity Management for K-20 Education: Higher education leaders with expertise in this increasingly important field share suggestions, explanations and “lessons learned” with their K-12 colleagues.
  
  [Executive Summary] (PDF)
  

• Inventing the Next-Generation Internet: What is Internet2 and how can schools benefit from the connectivity being offered?
  
  [Executive Summary] (PDF)
  

• K-12 Interoperability, Open Standards and Best Practices: A look at standards movements and trends aimed at facilitating integration between the many data-intensive applications schools rely on today.
  
  [Executive Summary] (PDF)
  

• The Highly Qualified CTO: An overview of standards, education and support for district technology leaders.
  
  [Executive Summary] (PDF)
  

Each monograph includes case studies and insight from experts on how to implement emerging technology programs in schools and deal effectively with crises that may arise. Also included is information on some of the latest trends in education technology, links to additional resources and information on professional development opportunities for K-12 technology officers.

All the monographs from the CoSN Compendium 2007, as well as those from 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 editions, are available for free in PDF format to all members. Non-members can purchase either complete copies of the Compendium, or individual monographs, from our catalog.

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