Editor’s note: This story about 10 back-to-school resources for edtech leaderstech-leaders/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”> originally appeared on the CoSN blog and is republished here with permission.
1) Digital Equity Dashboard
CoSN Digital Equity Dashboard is an innovative and practical tool designed to help school districts and communities leverage data to close digital equity gaps. This powerful instrument integrates multiple national data sets into one comprehensive panel. By anonymizing data and disaggregating it into county, school district, and ZIP code units, the Digital Equity Dashboard provides school and community leaders with valuable data to inform decision makers and address equity concerns.
- To learn more about how school districts and communities can effectively employ the dashboard, explore the CoSN website. informative video tutorials.
- Dive deeper into the Digital Equity Dashboard on our next webinar on September 13, 2023. (All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar.)
- Explore the panel here.
2) ai in education
The advent of generative ai presents an unprecedented opportunity for K-12 institutions. ai/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>CoSN ai Resources It offers insight, advice, and peer experiences that will guide edtech leaders in harnessing the power of ai to improve learning. He ai Community in Educationalong with resources, blogs, and webinars, it serves as a platform to discover innovative strategies for schools and districts.
3) Cybersecurity
In today’s digital landscape, safeguarding our schools’ networks and information is paramount. edtech-topics/cybersecurity/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>CoSN Cybersecurity Tools and Resources Empower edtech leaders to analyze their current security status, reduce risks, and contribute to effective teaching and learning environments. CoSN resources include information on edtech-topics/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-planning/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Planning; edtech-topics/cybersecurity/planning-preparation/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Prevention and preparation; edtech-topics/cybersecurity/implementation/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Implementation; and edtech-topics/cybersecurity/response-2/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Answer.
4) 2023 Driving K-12 Innovationedtech-topics/driving-k-12-innovation/”/>
CoSN edtech-topics/driving-k-12-innovation/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Driving innovation K-12 2023 The series continues to provide trend reports that support the integration of emerging technologies in education. With input from a global advisory board of K-12 leaders, professionals, and changemakers, this initiative delves into the issues that drive, hinder, and enable innovation in teaching and learning in schools.
The CoSN K-12 Community Provider Assessment Tool (K-12CVAT) provides a framework for K-12 schools, districts, and educational service districts to assess provider risk. Before purchasing a third-party solution, ask the solution provider to complete the K-12CVAT tool to confirm that information, data, and cybersecurity policies are in place to protect sensitive school system information and constituent PII.
6) Disaster Preparedness
CoSN cybersecurity expert Amy McLaughlin testifies before the US Senate
Before a disaster strikes, it is up to the school system’s IT staff to have emergency operations plans in place to ensure continuity of learning. Natural disasters can be spontaneous events, requiring school system leaders to implement and train team members on procedures so they can act quickly. Administrative and school staff should be able to quickly assess damage, update all stakeholders, bring critical systems back online, and resume operations as quickly as possible.
7) Asset Management and Budgeting
In the face of tight IT budgets, it is crucial to evaluate the costs and benefits of educational technology projects. CoSN provides the tools to help K-12 districts edtech-topics/network-design/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>estimate of expenses and general benefits, which helps in the evaluation, validation and long-term viability of the project. Understanding all IT expenses is vital for strategic planning, budgeting, and adapting to changing needs and technologies.
Lifecycle replacement planning (exclusive for members)
8) Trusted Learning Environment Seal (TLE Seal)
The CoSN edtech-topics/trusted-learning-environment/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal
9) Fall courses
CoSN online courses target skill areas in CoSN Essential Skills Framework for the K-12 CTO, offers CEA credits toward CETL® recertification and access to course materials for a full year. Sign up now for early bird discounts and wholesale pricing!
10) CoSN Blogs, Webinars, and Podcasts
Accelerate your edtech journey through a world of FREE blogs from our vibrant CoSN members. From ai to edtech leadership, from cybersecurity to K-12 innovation, our blogs cover it all. But that’s not the end of the adventure! Join us for our timely webinars, Tailor-made for edtech leaders like you. Members enjoy them for free, while non-members get in on the action for a small cost. And guess what? Have podcasts too, so you can catch up while you travel.
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Questions? Email Dr. Jill Brown at Professional Learning, [email protected].
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