Ohio Education Technology Network
June 17, 2008
I am proud to announce the official launch of the Ohio Education Technology Network (OETN).
One of the greatest strengths of Web 2.0 technologies is its ability to empower individuals. In 2000, with the launch of Blogger, individuals were empowered to easily publish content online. Later in the decade, Podcasting empowered individuals to easily distribute audio content. Wikis empower individuals to contribute content to a central body of knowledge.
The latest transformational online technology that is empowering individuals is a free product called Ning. Ning allows an individuals to create an entire social network through a simple click of a button.
A few weeks ago, Abby Kelton, our manager of professional development, used Ning to create a social network called the Ohio Education Technology Network.
Over the course of a few weeks, the network has grown to include over 40 educators across the entire region! We have professors, teachers, education technologists, principals, and superintendents from all over Ohio collaborating on a free online space. They are sharing videos, discussing professional development, posting events, and making friends.
The launch of OETN represents the amazing power of the digital age that we live in. An individual educator can connect a community together through a click of a button.
Free Productivity Coaching for Educators
May 15, 2008
As I have stated before, I am deeply interested in personal productivity. In fact, I have been invited by a Professor of Personal Leadership at Columbia Business School to lecture on the topic of personal productivity.
As someone who is always striving to learn more about educational leadership, I would be happy to learn some of the methods that educators have used to cope with the impossible workload of being an educational leader.
One of the things I like most about productivity solutions is that there’s always room for improvement — superintendents and educators in general have a lot on their plates and I would love to learn what strategies they have developed to stay on top of their work.
If you are an educational leader who would like to share your methods of personal productivity, please comment on this post, or write me an e-mail.
On the other hand, if you are an educational leader from Ohio and would like guidance on implementation of a productivity system, I would be happy to drop by and show you my system. I am accessible via e-mail or cell (216-374-6723).
I am especially interested in finding educators in the Ohio area who would be interested in discussing personal productivity to help them find more time!
eTech Ohio
February 1, 2008
Greetings from Smart Solutions K-12!
We look forward to seeing many of you next week at eTech Ohio 2008. As you may or may not know, Smart Solutions K-12 has undergone dramatic changes over last year. We have positioned ourselves to become the premier technology partner for schools across Ohio and the Midwest.
We have assembled an all-star team including:
-An E-rate specialist
-Educators dedicated to training and professional development
-A charter school founder
-Web 2.0 specialists
-And more…
Our new practice represents a solid addition to our stellar team of certified engineers, project managers, technicians, and IT consultants working in your schools every day.
We’d like to invite you to our presentation on Monday, February 4, 1:45-2:30 in Room E151.
The topic is “Assessment, Value-Added, Web 2.0: Putting it all Together.” Also, be sure to stop by and see us at Booth #515.
If you want to see the slides, discuss our offerings, make an appointment, or be added to a monthly Smart Solutions newsletter, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail!
Sincerely,
The K-12 Team