“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 …
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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 …
With closures come new questions on student privacy — but few answers
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 …
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 …
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 …