Upcoming Webinar
Securing a school’s information in a mobile world - Webinar
May 24, 2012
2 p.m. Eastern / 11 a.m. Pacific
Duration: 60 minutes
The Center for Digital Education invites you to a complimentary webinar that will investigate the critical issue of mobile security and management in our schools. We will have both K-12 and higher education IT administrators, as well as industry experts, discussing these challenges and providing current and cutting edge ideas and solutions. If you have the responsibility for managing school IT resources in today’s relentless Internet world, please join us for what promises to be an informative and thought provoking webinar.
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Upcoming Event
May 17, 2012
Connecting the Dots
Atlanta, GA
Today’s technology-based learning environment can be complex. How are districts addressing the move to digital learning environments? What policy changes are underway? What do all of these changes mean for schools struggling with tight budgets?
Connecting the Dots allows attendees to learn from each other and further investigate some of the hot technology issues in education. This event is free to the education community and features interactive group discussions. Event attendees will rotate through five to six roundtables and share challenges, information and best practices with their peers from around the region.
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Converge Media
For more than 10 years, Converge has been documenting the technology revolution sweeping modern education. Converge continues to chronicle policy drivers and trends and technology achievements through its award-winning editorial.
Reports & Papers
BYOD Whitepaper for K12: Preparing for the influx of mobile computing devices in schools
This whitepaper addresses why districts should consider a BYOD initiative, how to prepare the network and security concerns as well as a number of best practices to prepare for this exciting new way of learning.
Beyond the Connected Classroom: Planning the right infrastructure to deliver 21st-century education
This thought leadership paper helps education decision-makers carefully evaluate the options for both network technologies and solution providers so they can make the right investments to fit their educational needs and budget.
A Fresh Look at Attendance Tracking in K-12 Education
Learn how higher education can utilize automated workforce management systems to capture major cost savings and optimize operations.
Upcoming Events
Surveys & Awards
Digital Community Colleges Survey
The Digital Community Colleges Survey, conducted by the Center for Digital Education and Converge, documents how community colleges have progressed in their use of information technology to improve service delivery and quality of education in postsecondary institutions. The purpose of the survey is to recognize and showcase community colleges’ use of technology to provide a high level of service to their faculty, students, and communities. All U.S. community colleges are invited to participate in the survey.
Digital School Districts Survey
The Digital School Districts Survey, conducted by the Center for Digital Education, the National School Boards Association and Converge, examines how school boards and their districts are applying information technology to improve service delivery and quality of education in public schools. The purpose of the survey is to showcase exemplary school boards’ and districts’ use of technology to communicate with students, parents, and the community, and to improve district operations. All U.S. public school districts and school boards are invited to participate.
Digital Education Achievement Awards
Digital Education Achievement Awards (DEAA) and Best of the Web Awards showcase exceptional K-12 and higher education websites, digital technology projects and programs that have enriched education for students and teachers.
Call for Nominations
We want to hear from you! Who are the digital education pioneers? Who is driving change that is impacting educational outcomes where you live?
For more information and to nominate your Top Technology Innovator, click >>> HERE.
