Technology Leadership Workshop
Description
Technology Leadership Workshops are an opportunity for school district technology department staff to collaborate with their peers from across the region. A mixture of professional development, product awareness and peer networking is worked into each of our workshops held throughout the school year. Leadership workshops are designed to appeal to the Leadership in every school's technology department, including Technology Directors, Coordinators, key support staff and Technology Integrationists.
Agenda for the day
All Attendees
Agenda for the day
9:00 - Registration, Refreshments and Peer Networking
9:30 - Welcome and Introduction to the Day. Overview of Cooperative Purchasing Connection Express.
Attendees will choose from one of the following two tracks:
Track 1: Technology Directors/Coordinators and Support Staff
9:45 - Microsoft’s EES Agreement and System Center. Microsoft representatives will detail the new EES agreement that allows schools to license tiers of Microsoft software based on employee headcounts. This new model of licensing has been found to be extremely effective for some schools and as a subscription service, ensures you will always have access and rights to the latest software titles from Microsoft. A review of Microsoft System Center will also be provided, including how the software can be used as a mobile device management solution.
10:45 – Update from Isaiah Wallfred of Tierney Brothers on new licensing model for SMART Notebook and other SMART Technologies Software titles.
11:00 - The next generation of Wireless, 802.11ac is on the market and getting closer to being a cost-effective option for schools to consider when implementing and upgrading their wireless infrastructure. But like all new advancements in wireless technology, 802.11ac presents a new set of benefits and challenges that need to be considered during your planning phase.
Track 2: Technology Integration Facilitators
9:45 - Technology Integration Networking and Brainstorming
10:45 – Update from Isaiah Wallfred of Tierney Brothers on new licensing model for SMART Notebook and other SMART Technologies Software titles.
11:00 - The next generation of Wireless, 802.11ac is on the market and getting closer to being a cost-effective option for schools to consider when implementing and upgrading their wireless infrastructure. But like all new advancements in wireless technology, 802.11ac presents a new set of benefits and challenges that need to be considered during your planning phase.
Track 2: Technology Integration Facilitators
9:45 - Technology Integration Networking and Brainstorming
- Technology Integration in Elementary Schools. We will discuss the strategies used to share why technology integration is important and how to get educators on board. What are some good implementation strategies that work in your school? Be prepared to share and discus how we can make technology more prevalent in elementary classrooms.
- Microsoft Office vs Google Drive for the iPad
- Bring Your Own apps and websites to share with the group
All Attendees
12:00 - Lunch and open networking
12:45 - Open Space Session– This is everyone’s session, with topics that you will decide on and determine which session you would like to attend. The principles will be similar to the “un-conference” format, for those familiar with that concept. So come with ideas and ready to contribute. Our theme of the day will be: “What I’ve learned in going 1to1” Attendees will be responsible for determining the topics of discussion.
2:30 –
2:30 –
- Update on the Minnesota Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum membership for SW/WC member schools
- Update on Statewide Technology Leadership Association (MASA Technology Component Group)
Lunch will be provided as a part of the workshop. Please inform Denise Hoek (denise.hoek@swsc.org) of any dietary needs.
Workshop Fees
$20.00 - Participants from Schools with Technology Services Contracts
$75.00 - Participants from Schools without Technology Service Contracts
Contact
Location
SW/WC Service Cooperative
1420 E College Drive
Marshall, MN 56258The zipcode must be numeric with at least five numbers.
