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Taking Districts’ Technology Integration to the Next Level

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Due to pandemic-driven increases in school districts’ purchases of devices and software, there’s now a need to develop cohesive systems in which data can be transferred and analyzed quickly and easily in order to improve student outcomes and district operations. Blog post by Robert Low based on this edWebinar. Achieving the Vision.

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Impero Software Announces New Version of its Flagship Product ? Impero Education Pro ? at ISTE 2018

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Chicago, June 24, 2018 – Impero Software, a leading provider of classroom management, network and online safety software to schools today announced the latest version of its award-winning product, Impero Education Pro V7. It partnered with advocacy organizations to produce white papers at the 2017 and 2016 Digital Citizenship Summits.

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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

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Teachers can no longer download any app they want and use it the same day—every piece of instructional technology must be vetted for how it relates to educational goals and checked against software the school already has. More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies.

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The Key Role of Tech in Accessibility for All

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During ClassLink and CoSN’s edWebinar, “ Accessibility for All: Creating an Equitable Learning Ecosystem, ” the presenters discussed the lessons they’ve learned, especially regarding technology as an instrument for accessibility. All software—and hardware—should be vetted by a team of faculty and IT staff. Highlights.

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The New Design for School Networks

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Multiple paths to the internet: With multiple services provided to multiple buildings, districts can’t afford to be down for even five minutes, said Frankie Jackson, Independent K-12 Chief Technology Officer, Houston (TX). She started her career as a software engineer at NASA supporting Space Shuttle and Station Operations.

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Planning for the Total Cost of Edtech Initiatives

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Strategic planning for edtech is an endless journey—and not just because of constantly evolving hardware and software. Most educators look at the cost of their device and software, but what they need to understand is that the total cost includes PD, tech support, sustainability. Are they prepared to adapt to other systems?

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Leading Teaching and Learning in Today’s World

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A question put to all the presenters by Ann McMullan, Project Director of CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendent Initiative, was, “Were there pieces of technology that you had in place already that enabled you to grease the wheels so that you could surmount the challenges that you were facing?” Tech Enablers. Looking Forward. Frankie Jackson.