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A planned classroom technologies refresh is necessary if we are to provide technologies that not only work but that are relevant to the learning process.  Matt, in Portage Township Schools has developed such a plan with sustainability for at least the next 7 years.  Take a look at their solution for panels, document cameras, and webcams.

Asset tracking can be a laborious task for most Technology Departments.  Maurice is piloting RFID tracking for technology devices and network equipment.  Take a look at this brief video to get an idea of his plans that are in the works!

It is a challenge to implement MFA in our K-12 schools.  Greg Gillette from Rockingham is sharing his expertise on how he successfully took the plunge!  In addition, he is sharing his templates for other districts to use.  Check it out!

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Bridging Silos in our K-12 districts is critical; but How?  Erin White shares her department's lessons learned and strategies for success.  Changing your mindset may be the first step.  Take a lood at what's working in Mid-Del public schools.

In large districts such as Metro Nashville, there can be a disconnect between teachers and the IT Team.  Marrie and her team are working to "Bridge" that gap.  Not only between teachers and the technical team but also with the community.  Take a look at the steps her department is taking and evidence of their success!

Like many other school districts in the country, Barre Unified School District is facing increasing pressure to safeguard student data and maintain uninterrupted learning due to the alarming rise in cybersecurity attacks targeting schools. In response to this predicament, Emmanuel decided to create a plan to evaluate their protocols to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. The plan is to conduct a self-assessment for their district using the recently launched Cybersecurity Rubric (CR) for Education. 

Data Privacy is a huge concern for all K-12 schools.  Kathy has developed an excellent strategy for addressing the Data Privacy issue in her district.  Take a look at this brief video to see their approach!

As the Information Systems Manager for Community High School District 99, Jim was in the position of trying to make an application purchased by the district meet their data analysis needs.  Since this was a problem for which he needed a solution, Jim chose the project as his Capstone.  After much research, Jim came to the conclusion that it simply was NOT the right application for the desired outcome.  Leaders take action and look for the best solutions for their district .  Jim has shared his process with us in this brief slide deck.

Jackie worked throughout the year to develop a technology plan for her district.  Her position changed mid-year and she experienced the true meaning of flexibility.  Her work is still in progress; however, her journey, research, and brainstorming with the ultimate goal of providing the best possible learning experience for the students in District 31 is worth a look!  Planning and research is often the most difficult task EdTech leaders experience.

Digital Citizenship is a critical component in the lives of today's students, parents, teachers, staff and administrators in our K-12 learning ecosystems .  Take a look at the work Jarod is doing to shape the digital citizen definition and conversation.  Reach out via his email address at the end of this presentation if you would like to join the conversation.

Follow Andrew's journey to get a grasp on his district's network infrastructure and to take the necessary steps to upgrade the network to meet current and future needs.

New Staff Orientation can be an overwhelming event.  Matt Tombs has revamped this process as it pertains to the district's technology practices and products.  Watch this video to learn more!

Alex provides great strategies in his Capstone concerning "Breaking Down Silos."  Watch his excellent video to learn more about how Alex is tackling this problem.  Congratulations on your new position with Warrensburg R-VI School District!

David and Baltimore County Schools had a critical opportunity after a horrific cyber attack to build their App Portfolio from the ground up.  They were determined to build back better.  The need for a transparent way to provide information concerning apps that were approved, pending, decommissioned, or denied was key.  They have built an inhouse system to meet their needs.  Take a look at their process.

Moving users from network drives and local storage can really rattle some of our users.

What's a Cyber Funday?  Follow Shanna's journey as she developed a cyber incident response plan.  From defining the problem to the solution and impact, it is one of the most daunting tasks plaguing today's CTOs.

Martin takes a deep dive into doing a Cyber Security assessment.  Watch this video to learn their process, more about the tool he used, and how to address the recommendations.

As a new CTO, Brian Mills understood that it was critical for his department to have a strong mission and vision tied to the district's mission and vision to move forward.  Take a look at his department's work and the goals they are working toward as well as the expected time frame for success.

Business continuity should be a concern for every K-12 school district in the country.  San Antonio ISD leaders and Eva Mendoza and her team have worked to create a toolkit for ensuring that departments know what to expect and do to continue work in the event of a cyber attack.  Take a look at their work!

Hope outlines how they wrote and what is included in her district's Technology Strategic Plan.  This plan has become invaluable to her work.  Note the value in the Reflection piece.  Take a look!

Allison presented her Capstone at the Academy F2F in March.  With a district the size of Wake County, standardizing on a single LMS is a massive task.  Review this slide deck to see the steps her department took to accomplish this large feat!

From the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, folllow Chuck and his district on their journey to improve their cyber security plan.  Using Security Studio, they have done a self assessment to determine next steps.

Data Governance is a must for any school system today with cyber attacks on the rise.  Watch this video to see how Kevin and his districts are digesting this elephant one bite at a time!

Who is NOT concerned about a sustainable device replacement plan!  Watch this brief video to see how Phillip has designed just such a plan.

Changing teacher devices from laptops to Chromebooks may not seem that difficult but for those of us who have done it, we know it comes with challenges.  Colleen paints a well thought out plan for a successful transition.