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CoSN2022: Excitement Builds for the In-Person Event Highlighting Digital Innovation

K–12 education and technology leaders will meet in Nashville, Tenn., to discuss student success in today’s learning environment.

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Rebecca Torchia is a web editor for EdTech: Focus on K–12. Previously, she has produced podcasts and written for several publications in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and her hometown of Pittsburgh.

After two years of online-only experiences, attendees can come together in person for the Consortium of School Networking’s 2022 conference in Nashville, Tenn., April 11-13.

CoSN2022, which will also offer a selection of uniquely virtual sessions, will feature panels and workshops that evoke this year’s conference theme: “Amplifying the Power of One.” Speakers will discuss how one action, one voice or one community can beneficially impact K–12 students in a technology-driven education model.

Three keynote speakers — Raj Adusumilli, assistant superintendent and CIO of Arlington (Va.) Public Schools; Jessica Rosenworcel, chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission; and Michael Hinojosa, superintendent of Dallas Independent School District — will share stories of leadership and equity in a digitally transformed learning environment in their keynote address, “Leadership Matters.”

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Following Monday afternoon’s keynote session, attendees can expect to find additional sessions on leadership as well as sessions on cybersecurity, digital transformation, inclusion and accessibility, and more.

Leaders and Experts Take the Stage to Discuss Educational Tech

Superintendents, CTOs and technology directors will stand in the spotlight at CoSN2022. These K–12 leaders will speak in many of the conference’s notable sessions.

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There will also be a lot to learn from CoSN experts, including Amy McLaughlin, cybersecurity and networking expert for the organization, and Ann McMullan, project director of CoSN’s EmpowerED superintendents initiative.

McLaughlin will lead a session on cybersecurity insurance, in addition to a virtual presentation and a workshop on the topic, while McMullan will moderate sessions on leadership such as “Building and Leading a Collaborative Team to Drive Technology Implementations.”

CoSN Presenters and Attendees Take to Twitter Ahead of the Event

With the conference only a week away, Twitter is abuzz with conversations about this year’s event.

Ed tech companies, such as Kajeet and Samsung, are sharing excitement about their involvement in the conference. Michael Flood, senior vice president and general manager of education at Kajeet, tweeted about the digital equity award and his company’s work to eliminate the homework gap.

I'm excited to be seeing friends and colleagues again at the #CoSN2022 conference in Nashville! I'm honored to be presenting the annual #DigitalEquity award and continue our focus on eliminating the #HomeworkGap permanently!#EdTech #Edu #EdChat @CoSN @Kajeet

— Michael M. Flood (@michaelmflood) March 24, 2022

Names familiar to EdTech, such as Susan Bearden, director of digital programs at InnovateEDU in New York, are also taking to social media to talk up sessions on digital transformation and interoperability.

Headed to @CoSN Conference 2022? Want to better leverage education data in your school or district? Register for my "Interoperability 101" pre-conference workshop w/ the amazing @PaulaMaylahn & jumpstart your data modernization journey! https://t.co/MeSpSVkGLF #edtech #edtechchat pic.twitter.com/KmsMme02QR

— Susan M. Bearden, CETL 🦄 (@s_bearden) March 30, 2022

Ed tech leaders are also sharing resources and insights on Twitter for CoSN2022 attendees who want to network at the event. Chantell Manahan, technology director for Indiana’s Metropolitan School District of Steuben County, shared information on CoSN’s CETL summit.

Did you know @cosn has exclusive sessions at #COSN2022 for #CETL members? Add the CETL dinner Wednesday night and the CETL Summit on Thursday to your conference registration today! #CETLproud #edtech #edtechleadership pic.twitter.com/TOg5GkL8Ct

— Chantell Manahan, CETL (@leadlaughlearn) March 23, 2022

Join the conversation yourself by using the hashtag #CoSN2022. And be sure to bookmark this page and follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for live and dynamic coverage of this year’s event.

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