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TechSETS News: Improving Communication & Collaboration

Submitted by Robert Daeley on Tue, 2007-06-05 11:06.

We are pleased to bring you the Spring 2007 edition of our quarterly TechSETS eNewsletter! The theme of this issue is “Improving Communication and Collaboration.” The articles are designed to provide inspiration and strategies for strengthening the partnership between administrators, IT directors, and curriculum leaders, as they work together to effectively incorporate current and emerging technologies to improve student achievement and school management.

The Table of Contents below provides a summary of articles in the Spring 2007 eNewsletter. This format allows you to browse the contents and jump directly to articles of interest. A downloadable version of the eNewsletter is available towards the bottom of the menu. There is also a link on the lower left column of the TechSETS home page http://www.techsets.org/ , to quickly connect you to current and past editions.

We hope you find this issue to be a valuable resource! Please send your feedback to info@techsets.org info@techsets.org .

Table of Contents ~ TechSETS eNewsletter http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/ ~ Spring 2007

  • Message from the Director http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/#message – Bill Simpson highlights some current issues facing technology leaders and underscores the importance of effective collaboration among stakeholders in accomplishing common goals.
  • Technology News You Can Use: Improving Communication and Collaboration
    • Technology Acquisition Checklist: A Communication Tool for Superintendents and Technology Directors http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/#techdesk – A useful checklist for ensuring effective communication and needs identification when implementing a new technology-based product and/or project
    • Integrating Technology: What It Really Takes http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/#it – A district Superintendent and former Technology Director share their strategies for creating a successful partnership and implementing an effective instructional technology-integration plan.
    • Changing Times Demand Changing Technologies http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/#changing – A collection of successful strategies for incorporating technology to build the best possible learning environments for students, as compiled by a former Superintendent and a former Chief Technology Officer
    • Does Your Acceptable Use Policy Need Updating? http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/#aup – Valuable suggestions for addressing current issues such as digital citizenship, social networking, and the ethical use of personal technology devices
    • Use Web 2.0 Technologies to Improve Communications http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/#web – Discover these web-based applications, designed to facilitate group collaboration through innovative uses of the Internet.
  • What’s New on the TechSETS Web Site?
    • Annual Online Member Survey: We Need Your Feedback! http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/#survey – Complete our annual online survey by June 8th and enter to win a one-year Computer Professional online training subscription!
    • Updates to TechSETS’ K-12 Voucher Resources http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/#voucher – Learn about several new developments related to the Ed Tech K-12 Voucher Program.
    • TEN Video Tutorials to Assist MyTechDesk Users <http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/#ten> – TechSETS now offers four “requestor” tutorials and six “technical staff” tutorials, created by our talented Cadre member, Burt Lo.
    • TechSTORIES: Grossmont Union High School District’s Security Camera Implementation http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/#stories – Learn how this district has successfully installed over 300 security cameras at its 12 local high schools.
    • TechTIPS: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/#tco – Ten important factors for reducing your total cost of ownership, plus guidelines for projecting costs such as professional development and technical support
    • TechSETS’ Partners http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/#cue – TechSETS is proud to collaborate with these statewide partners to provide services and resources for the K-12 community.
    • Save Time with TechSETS’ RSS Feeds http://www.sdcoe.net/techsets/#rss – Count on us to bring you the latest in educational technology news.
    • Professional Development
    • Upcoming Events
    • TechSETS Staff and Contributors

    Please feel free to forward this email to interested colleagues.

    Bill Simpson, TechSETS Director
    San Diego County Office of Education
    bsimpson@sdcoe.net , 760-761-5500

    Patty MacIntyre, TechSETS Project Specialist
    San Diego County Office of Education
    pattymac@sdcoe.net , 858-569-5405