Overview

October 26

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As K-12 schools begin their third school year disrupted by the pandemic, they face pressing challenges. COVID-19 forced schools to quickly launch or accelerate 1:1 programs allowing students to take home devices for remote learning. Now, as most schools are welcoming students back to the classroom for in-person education, they’re also seeing an abundance of endpoint devices coming back to campus – and many schools need to update their structures, processes, and policies to manage these devices for the years ahead.

It's crucial for schools and school districts to develop comprehensive, forward-looking services and practices to manage this new fleet of technology. With the right strategies in place, K-12 educators can ensure they are integrating technology effectively and efficiently and embracing an enhanced education model that leverages technology to enhance in-person learning.

The Center for Digital Education and our partners at Dell Technologies have invited educational leaders for a virtual panel discussion on this important topic. This discussion will cover a number of topics, including:

  • Developing a cohesive technology plan for managing 1:1 devices to enhance instruction
  • Outlining plans for ongoing maintenance, accidental damage and much more
  • Budgeting and financing for the long term – especially after federal funding dries up
  • Pursuing digital equity and inclusion efforts, including broadband access and digital literacy initiatives

Speakers

 

Tom Ryan — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Education

 

Dr. TJ McCray

Executive Director of Library and Technical Services, Madison Metropolitan School District

 

Paul Foster

Chief Information and Accountability Officer, Springfield Public Schools

 

Darlene Roces

Director of the Suffolk Regional Information Center, Eastern Suffolk BOCES

 

Dr. Jeremiah Okal-Frink

Education Strategist, Dell Technologies