| CoSN Case Study: Batavia City (NY) School District -- Small City, 2400 students (PDF) |  |
| This district hired a network analyst and empowered this person to build a robust network. District staff enjoy access to the Internet, a district website, e-mail, student information systems, financial systems and VOIP. An IT coordinator was hired to select and integrate new instructional technology tools. The complementary skills of these two individuals have resulted in successful information gathering, evaluation user support. |  |
| The SIIA Codie Awards: 2007 Finalists | |
| List of 2007 finalists of the Codie Award for best student information Sytem or gradebook | |
| The Case For Open Source | |
| Open Source has made some significant leaps in recent years. This article discusses the role of open source software in education. It includes a link to a list of the tools (available at www.schoolforge.net) that educators need which can be aquired through free through open source. | |
| Make The Right Call | |
| Call systems are crucial in a time of crisis; however, it is sometimes difficult to determine what the best system for your district would be. The author provides several suggestions for anyone who is interested in researching or purchasing this important connectivity tool. | |
| Hot Technologies For K-12 Schools: The 2005 Guide For Technology Decision Makers (PDF) | |
| This is a report for CTO's and other technology decision makers. It is designed to help these individuals sort through emerging educational technologies and decide on options that may be appropriate for their school or district. The authors identify five key issues facing educational leaders today and the new technologies that may address these issues. | |
| Schools Mull Needs Of Adult Distance Learners | |
| Many ed-tech advocates have voiced support for distance learning as a way for K-12 students to take courses not offered at their regular schools or enroll in courses for college credit. But another group of learners--adults who turn to distance learning to return or expand their schooling--is attracting more and more national attention. | |
| Portals In A Web 2.0 World | |
| Web 2.0 refers primarily to two major paradigm shifts in the way people use the Web: thin client computing and user-generated content. The portal plays a pivotal role in both areas. In thin client computing, data and applications are stored on Web servers, and a user has access from any computer via a Web browser, thus turning the Web into a gigantic application server -- a penultimate manifestation of Web 2.0. | |
| Report Urges U.S. To Think 'Big' About Broadband | |
| Higher-ed group says it's time for nationwide, open access to high-speed internet service | |
| K-12 Interoperability, Open Standards And Best Practices (PDF) | |
| In this article we take a look at standards movements and trends aimed at facilitating integration between the many data-intensive applications schools rely on today. | |
| Open Technologies In K-12 Schools (PDF) | |
| What do Grant High School in Australia, the New York Public Library, Amazon.com, and the Nokia 770 Internet tablet have in common? They all rely on open technologies to deliver high quality products and services to their customers. It's time for U.S. education technology leaders to investigate the opportunities and challenges offered by entering into the worldwide use of open technologies. | |
| Safety And Learning In The Era Of Social Networking (PDF) | |
| With identity theft, online predators, and safety-related lawsuits making headlines every week, it's understandable for parents and educators to worry. What can be done to keep students safe online today without blocking access to innovative and educational learning environments? | |
| Building Bridges: Accessible Technology For ALL Students (PDF) | |
| This resource is the executive summary of the final monograph in the 2004 CoSN Compendium that focuses on forging a relationship between the special education and the technology worlds. The key question that runs throughout the 2004 CoSN Compendium is: "What do we, as technology leaders, need to know and do in order to support our schools and districts in today's changing world?" | |