Kansas Technology Coordinators

Social Networking (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 3 Replies

This discussion is being added to support collaborative discussion around how districts are using Facebook, Twitter or other Social Networking tools--both as a communication tool and within instruction.Continue

Started by Melinda Stanley. Last reply by Melinda Stanley Feb 20.

BYOD: Bring Your Own Device Policy & Resources 8 Replies

This discussion is targeted to support conversation around the aspect of leveraging student owned devices.   Below is a .pdf file with a list of Districts indicating they have a BYOD policy on the 2012 Kansas Digital Learning Survey.Continue

Started by Melinda Stanley. Last reply by Melinda Stanley Feb 19.

2013 Kansas Digital Learning Reports

In conjunction with the second National Digital Learning Day on February 6, 2013, the Kansas State Department of Education is pleased to release the Kansas Digital Learning Report 2013.  The report provides a statewide snapshot of digital learning…Continue

Started by Melinda Stanley Feb 6.

Acceptable Use & Tech Policies 9 Replies

This is a place to share policies related to Acceptable Use, Laptop or iPad initiatives etc.!Continue

Started by Melinda Stanley. Last reply by Melinda Stanley Feb 6.

2013 Digital Learning Survey

In an effort to provide Kansas School Districts relevant data on the educational technology landscape in our state, and to help provide resources, contacts, and information about ‘who’s doing what’,  we are administering this 2nd Annual Kansas…Continue

Started by Jana Craig Hare Jan 22.

Offsite Backup/Disaster Recovery/Crisis Preparedness/Business Continuity 2 Replies

This discussion is being launched to support KS Tech Coordinators in efforts to establish disaster recovery plans and identify offsite back-up options.   A discussion posted July 2012 by Adam Smith references a Google Hangout discussion at …Continue

Started by Melinda Stanley. Last reply by Adam Smith Dec 7, 2012.

Employee Summer Use Agreements

This discussion is related to employee use of district equipment during summer.  Some districts have implemented a formal process for this to clarify the purpose as work-related or it could potential be considered a taxable benefit.   Please post…Continue

Tags: agreement, ipad, laptop, use, summer

Started by Melinda Stanley Oct 23, 2012.

2012 Kansas Digital Learning Survey Reports

I am reposting the 2012 Kansas Digital Learning Day Survey Results from January 2012.  We will be updating this data in fall 2012 for publication by Feb 1, 2013!  Attached is the "Final" report (…Continue

Started by Melinda Stanley Aug 1, 2012.

Initial Google+ Hangout

For those who were interested in the Hangout but couldn't make it, here is the link:http://youtu.be/U65rr5cdiHkFeel free to add your thoughts here.Continue

Started by Adam Smith Jul 23, 2012.

IlliniCloud

This looks similar to what I had in mind, but the link is basically an ad for CDW-G.…Continue

Started by Adam Smith Jul 23, 2012.