A New World of Student Privacy With closures come countless questions on student privacy and compliance— but few answers The question posed by Portland Public Schools teachers was a simple, but startling one: In a time of school closures and videoconferencing, how closely should they be scrutinizing each student’s home and surroundings? Don Wolff, the …
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WATCH: OETC Spotlight Panel on Security and Support
Panelists include: David Roberts, CTO at Boise School District Kevin Johnson, Director of Technology at Fife Public Schools Ryan Gravette, Director of Information and Technology at the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance Robert Silva, Director of Technology and Information Services at Salem Keizer Public Schools Topics include: What is your top security concern right now? What, …
OETC Spotlight: the first weeks of distance learning in Oregon and Washington
“It’s never going to be the same” Hardship, frustration, and the surprising opportunities found in K-12’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At 12:30 a.m. last Monday, Tricia George’s cell phone buzzed. Annoyed that she’d forgotten to silence it before she went to sleep, she got up to check the text message. Then, instead of …
Invitation to Bid: EdTech Effectiveness Solutions
The Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum (OETC), with its principal place of business at 471 High Street SE, Suite 10, Salem, Oregon 97301, on behalf of its public member K-20 institutions, is seeking bids for EdTech Effectiveness Solutions for a price agreement and fulfillment services. Bids must be mailed to the address below or …
WATCH: OETC’s March 27 Spotlight Panel on Coronavirus Adaptations
Panelists include: Ellen Dorr, CTO at Renton School District Steve Langford, CIO at Beaverton School District Brooke Trisler, CTO at Mukilteo School District Rachel Wente-Chaney, CIO at High Desert ESD Topics include: How have the past week or two weeks been for your district and team? How have you and your team adjusted to working …
WATCH: OETC’s March 13 Spotlight Panel on Coronavirus and School Districts
Panelists include: Allen Miedema, Executive Director for Technology at Northshore School District Don Wolff, CTO, Portland Public Schools Jennifer Clouser, Executive Director, Department of Technology at Auburn School District Joe Morelock, Superintendent of Newberg Public Schools Topics include: What are you learning on the ground? What resources are helpful? Any unique ideas you have to …
OETC Spotlight: Eight actionable cybersecurity practices your institution should follow according to Jack Maynard
Dark web search engines, “zero-trust” models and your weakest link Eight actionable cybersecurity practices your institution should follow according to Jack Maynard Jack Maynard C|CISO, CISSP, CRISC, CCSK, C|EHManaging Partner, Cybersecurity ServicesMaynard Partners LLC With decades of leadership and technical roles in cybersecurity, Jack Maynard has worked for brands like HP, Accenture and most recently …
Claire Lew breaks down six easy employee communication tweaks
“Feedback is such a loaded word …” Six employee communication tips from Know Your Team’s Claire Lew Claire Lew Claire Lew, CEO of Know Your Team, talked to OETC about the small changes for directors and managers that can make a huge difference when it comes to the day-to-day satisfaction of employees. Lew helms Know Your …
Watch OETC’s webinar on Microsoft 365 licensing
Learn about the new Microsoft 365 Education licensing through OETC Microsoft has overhauled their software licensing for education. The Education Desktop bundle is now Microsoft 365 Education, which differs in structure, offerings and user count. This 15-minute webinar includes a presentation from OETC Executive Director Thomas Richards on the new Microsoft 365 Education licenses, followed …
Q&A: Tricia George on being named a Top 10 Innovative technology director
“We keep a laser-focus on why we’re here.” OETC Board Member Tricia George, who serves as Executive Director of Technology and Information Services for North Clackamas School District, was recently named one of the Top 10 Innovative School District Technology Directors by Education Technology Insights magazine. Tricia chatted with OETC about the moment she realized …