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 …
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OETC Spotlight: School Districts and Coronavirus remote panel on Friday, March 27
Please join us for a remote panel, held via Zoom, about how Oregon and Washington school districts are adapting to the COVID-19 outbreak When: Noon PST on Friday, March 27 Register now Submit a Question OETC will host a Spotlight remote panel on school districts and coronavirus at noon on Friday, March 27. We’ve convened …
Free educational technology resources available now
OETC, in conjunction with our members, is compiling a list of free-to-use resources that you may want to take advantage of. This list is will be updated as more information becomes available. GoGuardian Free, full functional access to GoGuardian through the end of the school year to new customers. Additional tools and temporary license count …
OETC Spotlight: Coronavirus and School Districts Panel at noon on Friday, March 13
Please join us for a remote panel, held via Zoom, about how Oregon and Washington school districts are preparing for and dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak When: Noon PST on Friday, March 13 Register now In partnership with ACPE, OETC will host our first-ever Spotlight remote panel on school districts and coronavirus at noon on …
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 …
View OETC’s Jan. 15 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 …
Accounting Clerk – Job Opening
Accounting Clerk Apply Now Learn more Job Details Job Title Accounting Clerk Supervision Manger-level Position 0.5-1.0 FTE, hourly/stipend Salary DOE FLSA Non-exempt, eligible for overtime Benefits Depending on hours worked Telecommuting Not available Position Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented accounting clerk to join our team. You will be responsible for maintaining an …
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 …
New Webinar: Microsoft 365 Education licensing with OETC
Learn about the new Microsoft 365 Education licensing through OETC Microsoft has overhauled their software licensing for education. The Education Desktop bundle has evolved into Microsoft 365 Education, which differs in structure, offerings and user count. Registration View Webinar Date Wednesday, Jan 15, 2020 10 – 10:30 a.m. Files View Slide Deck This 30-minute webinar …
Request For Proposals: Category 2 E-rate Eligible Products and Services
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 proposals for Category 2 E-rate eligible products and services for a price agreement and fulfillment services. FCC Form 470 #200010936 Proposals …
SecureIT pre-session: One-day cybersecurity workshop
Join fellow K-12 CIOs, CTOs, and IT Directors in Washington for a one-day cybersecurity workshop hosted by Highline Public Schools, ACPEnw and OETC. This event is designed to prepare districts for an intensive security workshop at ACPEnw in May 2020. Registration Price: Free Lunch will be provided Registration Full Join Waitlist Date Friday, Feb 28th, …
How PSU CIO Kirk Kelly overhauled his department
“I don’t think praise gets old” How PSU CIO Kirk Kelly overhauled his department — and landed on Computer World’s 100 Best Places to Work In IT list From the very beginning — before an employee is even hired — Kirk Kelly wants the cultural differences to be obvious. As CIO of Portland State University’s …
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Up to 17% off MSRP on Lenovo 300e Chromebooks
From now through Dec. 31, 2019, OETC members have access to special pricing on Lenovo 300e Chromebooks. Enjoy even greater discounts on volume pricing. Lenovo 300e Chromebook ~17% OFF MSRP81QC0000US Processor Intel Celeron N4100 (1.10GHz, up to 2.40GHz Burst Technology) Display 11.6″ HD (1366 x 768) Multi-touch Anti-Glare Memory 4GB LPDDR4 2133 MHz (Onboard) Buy …
Savings up to 79% off MSRP now available on select Kanto mobile TV carts
From now through Jan. 24, 2020, OETC members have access to special pricing on two of our most popular Kanto mobile TV mounts: Kanto MTM65 Plus ~79% OFFMTM65PL Recommended Display Size 37″ – 65″ Adjustable Height: 39.4″ – 59.1″ VESA: Up to 800 x 500mm, from 200 x 200mm Buy Now Kanto MTM82 Plus ~74% …
Watch the OETC Webinar: Microsoft 365 Education licensing through OETC
Learn about the new Microsoft 365 Education licensing through OETC Microsoft has overhauled their software licensing for education. The Education Desktop bundle has evolved into Microsoft 365 Education, which differs in structure, offerings and user count. This 30-minute webinar includes a 15 minute presentation from OETC Executive Director Thomas Richards on the new Microsoft 365 …
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 …
Apple deployment course: Learn the essentials
Registration is now closed. Please fill out the interest form at the bottom of the page to be notified of future class dates. OETC, in partnership with Apple Professional Learning Specialists, is offering a two-day course for IT and administrators who deploy and manage Apple devices. The course focuses on skills and tools, taught through …
OETC’s CIO Summit 2019: A Retrospective
OETC’s third-annual CIO Summit ran Oct. 10-12 at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Wash. Download the speakers’ presentations here. Claire Lew was ready to share the five magic words bosses can use to get good, actionable info from their employees. The CEO of Know Your Team looked out over the crowd of 70 leaders gathered in …
Invitation to Bid on Educational Audio Solutions
The Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum (“OETC”) is issuing an Invitation to Bid for Educational Audio Solutions 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 audio solutions geared toward …
Invitation to Bid on Interactive Displays
The Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum (“OETC”) is issuing an Invitation to Bid for Interactive Displays 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 interactive displays. Proposals should be …
Silverton students get hands-on with IT
Hands-On At Silver Falls School District, students step up into IT roles On a recent Tuesday afternoon, Silverton High School sophomores Kate Schemmel and Ash Ayers were almost ready to fix the Chromebook cart that was acting up at Silverton Middle School. “There’s a Chrome cart that’s really loud, so it probably needs a new …
Spotlight Q&A: John Peplinski of Beaverton School District
“We’re getting kids ready for the future” How John Peplinski is helping steer Beaverton School District into the future Starting as a principal at Raleigh Hills K-8, John has consistently made technology and innovation a central, vital part of learning. Now, he takes a district-wide approach to ensuring all students have access to technology and …