Teams 101 – management, governance and VoIP Technical Session10-11 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Nov. 4 During this 60-minute session for OETC Members, you will learn how to set up, configure, administer, and manage Microsoft Teams. We’ll also discuss best practices, common mistakes, and more. This training is for IT administrators; please bring your questions for …
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How to Survive a Wildfire
Tech in the Time of Wildfires How the CIOs most affected by the September wildfires are dealing with yet another 2020 disruption The first sign came when the power started flickering on and off. The second was the smoke a few minutes later, creeping over the southern horizon. Then, two hours later, an urgent message …
Free Microsoft Webinar: Getting started with your M365 Admin Portal — 10 a.m. PST on Oct. 7
Microsoft Webinar: Getting started with your M365 Admin Portal October 7, 10-11 a.m. PTRegister Now More Information OETC will co-host an hourlong learning webinar about navigating the M365 Administration Portal. The presentation includes an overview and live tour of the interface, and participants are encouraged to bring questions for the interactive session. Eric Orman, Technical …
Coronavirus Survey Results
‘I don’t think we’ll return this year to in-person learning,’ CIOs and IT share predictions on the coming school year An OETC survey of dozens of CIOS, IT staff and teachers across the northwest reveals vast differences in timelines and attitudes, apprehension and the biggest concerns they face. With nearly 70 respondents, the survey provides …
Free trainings for IT professionals, educators and learning technologists from Microsoft
To help with the transition to hybrid and distance learning, Microsoft has put together a variety of training videos and virtual events aimed at getting the most out of your M365 deployments. LMS + M365 using Learning Tools Integration Download slide deck Canvas and Microsoft 365 are introducing new integrations that build on existing features …
Register for the Adobe ETLA Enterprise Webinar
Join Adobe Onboarding Specialist Stephanie Bicker to discuss key tools, topics and strategies for deploying Adobe products. The free hourlong webinar will help you migrate to Enterprise and roll out products and services efficiently. 10-11 a.m. PT on Thursday, Sept. 3 …
Spotlight: Q&A with CoSN CEO Keith Krueger
“It is in times of crisis when you most need innovation.” A conversation with CoSN CEO Keith Krueger CoSN CEO Keith Krueger has been advocating for technology in the classroom for three decades — and watched a revolution happen overnight. He discussed the greatest opportunities he sees in this time of crisis, the problems that …
Invitation to Bid on Educational Technology Leasing Services
The Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum (“OETC”) is issuing an Invitation to Bid for Educational Technology Leasing Services as a Joint Cooperative Procurement on behalf of its public K-12 and higher education member institutions. The purpose of this ITB is to solicit proposals from qualified providers to provide OETC’s members with educational technology leasing …
Spotlight: The triumphs of 2020
The Triumphs of 2020 CIOs reflect back on their proudest accomplishments and moments from a spring that no one saw coming Since schools closed in March, tech departments across the country faced challenges unimaginable only a month prior. We asked OETC members what accomplishments they were most proud of during a spring that no one …
OETC Spotlight: How to Survive a Budget Cut
Six things they wish they’d known Veteran CIOs talk about how to survive a budget cut, strategic communication and the advice they would give to their past selves As school districts across the country begin to make major budget cuts, technology directors face the same old challenge: how do we fight for ourselves when most …