SSI K-12 Insider August 2008

August 23, 2008

Blog readers: Each month, the Smart Solutions K-12 group sends our a monthly e-mail newsletter. I would like to invite each of you to subscribe by e-mailing Paul Karlin at pkarlin@smartsolutionsonline.com. (Here is the August edition for your perusal.)

August 2008
A monthly newsletter from Smart Solutions K-12

“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein

DID YOU KNOW?
Interested in free staff development without leaving home? Mark your calendar for the K-12 Online Conference starting from October 8th-25th. Session titles include: “How to Integrate Web 2.0 Tools on a Shoestring,” “Online Professional Development,” and “Acceptable Use and Web 2.0.” http://k12onlineconference.org/

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
Recommended Blogs for Back-to-School:
- Check out the Always Learning blog for a description of an innovative approach to technology professional development that combines training, tech support, and collaboration.

http://mscofino.edublogs.org/2008/08/17/isb21-a-new-team-for-a-new-year/

- The Innovative Educator blog has posted a variety of valuable resources for staff at the beginning of the year. Take a look to gain ideas of what information would be valuable for staff in your district to get a strong start to the year.

http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2008/08/instructional-technology-tips-for-new.html

SSI K-12 BLOG
Each month, SSI K-12 Vice President Nitin Julka posts a blog on our website.

This month, in “Teacher Leadership to Effect Change in Education” Nitin discusses the importance of getting teachers involved in change management. Read the post at:

http://ssik12.com/2008/07/28/teacher-leadership-to-effect-change-in-education/

SSI K-12 EVENTS
Lunch and Learn “Building a School Intranet with Microsoft Sharepoint” Tuesday, September 16, 12-1:30 PM, Canton Office. Lunch, demo, and discussion. RSVP: Paul Karlin or 216-765-1122 ext 8371.

Lunch and Learn “E-rate Tips for Increasing Funding” Tuesday, October 7, 12-1:30 PM, Cleveland Office. Lunch, presentation, and discussion. RSVP: Paul Karlin or 216-765-1122 ext 8371.

“Thin Client and Virtual Computing” Date and time TBA. Nordonia Hills City Schools. Learn about the thin client and virtual computing projects in the district, and tour the facility. Breakfast AND lunch will be served.

“Technology Partnerships for 21st Century Schools” Wednesday, October 15, Noon – 1 PM. Session presented by Nitin Julka at OAPCS Conference, Columbus, Ohio

OAPCS Conference, Columbus – October, 2008
OSBA Conference, Columbus – November, 2008
MAPSA Conference, Detroit – November, 2008
E Tech Ohio Conference, Columbus – February, 2009

KUDOS
Abby Kelton, our manager of professional development, has been selected to become a part of the inaugural class of the Ohio Education Policy Fellowship Program. This distinguished program prepares emerging education leaders to participate in state-level education initiatives.

RECENT PROJECTS
Over the past months, Smart Solutions conducted Technology Audits for two Northeast Ohio school districts. The technology audit is a comprehensive review of how a school or district implements and integrates technology. The technology audit looks at infrastructure as well as classroom use. The final product of the technology audit is a report which analyzes current technology implementation and integration, provides short and long term recommendations (1 to 5 years), and provides cost estimates. If you think your school can benefit from a technology audit and would like to learn more, please contact Doug Jones.

NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Videoconferencing has entered the High Definition age, and is more engaging than ever! Smart Solutions is partnering with Polycom to build custom solutions that combine state-of-the-art technology with world-class content and professional development. A hi-def demo and luncheon is planned for early October. Learn more from Paul Karlin.

ABOUT SSI K-12
SSI K-12 is the Education Division of Smart Solutions, Inc. Smart Solutions K-12 provides products and services to increase IT efficiency and enhance student achievement. Our team includes experienced educators, highly skilled engineers and technicians, and curriculum and technology specialists. Smart Solutions is a 25-year-old company with over 75 employees and offices in Cleveland, Canton, Columbus, and Detroit.

CONTACT US

Nitin Julka, Vice President
njulka@smartsolutionsonline.com 216-765-1122 ext. 8370

Doug Jones, Managed Technology Services and Data Solutions
djones@smartsolutionsonline.com 216-765-1122 ext. 8380

Paul Karlin, E-rate and Technology Solutions
pkarlin@smartsolutionsonline.com 216-765-1122 ext. 8371

Abby Kelton, Professional Development and Software Solutions
akelton@smartsolutionsonline.com 216-765-1122 ext. 8381
website: www.ssik12.com

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