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CoSN Member Benefits Missouri CTOs
May 16, 2011
Kari Arfstrom CMO, CoSN
CoSN Mission
To Empower K-12 district technology leaders to use technology strategically to improve teaching and learning
The primary challenge we face in using technology effectively in education is human, not technical.
For that reason, CoSN focuses on Leadership and Policy.
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CoSN 2009 - 2012 Goals
1) Increase the skills and competencies of district technology leaders as defined Framework of Essential Skills for K-12 CTOs (v. 2.0)
2) Enable educational leaders to understand the strategic benefit of technology and demonstrate the value of having a CTO at the cabinet level
3) Build capacity of CTO state chapters and providing regional professional development for districts of all sizes
4) Advocate for a vision and necessary resources in support of the role of technology in advancing 21st century learning
Who are CoSN Members?
Our membership includes a unique blend of public and private education and technology leaders, policy makers, and influencers from the public and private sectors.
Our core audience are ed tech leadersChief Technology Officers [CTOs]
Chief Information Officers [CIOs] Instructional Technology Directors Administrative Technology Directors
Form a collaboration that promotes the success of both the state chapter and CoSN.
CoSN cannot continue to do important work on behalf of district technology leaders without the support and membership within each state.
Not replicate but leverage work of other state organizations.
State & National Goals
• State organizations can leverage the resources and services CoSN already provides.
• CoSN gains a strong network at the state level.• Given the small audience and their limited
resources, it is more effective to offer one compelling membership package than for organizations to compete for scarce resources.
CoSN chapters currently exist in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Texas.We are in conversations with 10 other states
and a Canadian province.
State Chapters
Overview of CoSN Member Benefits
• Peer to Peer Connections/Networking
• CoSN Member Bulletin (twice a month), Washington Update (monthly)
• Quarterly EdTechNext Reports
• Annual CoSN Compendium & Monographs
• MyCoSN members-only site (www.cosn.org/MyCoSN)
• Free Webinar Series
• Representation in Washington DC
• Opportunities to volunteer (governance, committees, advisory panels)
• Discounts on annual K-12 Annual Conference & Comp reg for a CTO Clinic
Annual Compendium
Free to CoSN members
2011 Topics
• K-12 Interoperability
• Technology & Curriculum Partnerships
• Leadership for Mobile Learning
• Resource Toolkit for Small Schools
EdTechNext Reports
Four –six page reports on current emerging technologies in education. FREE for CoSN members
Flexible Mobile Platforms
eContent
Online Professional Learning Communities
Managing Learning: Next-Generation Learning Systems
3G Services
Cloud Computing
Horizon Report: 2011 K-12 Edition Launch May 17
Identifies and describes emerging technologies likely to have an impact on teaching and learning, research or creative express within education around the globe.
Cloud Computing & MobilesGame-based Learning & Open Content Learning Analytics & Personal Learning Environments
Accompanied by the Horizon Toolkit (V.2) – Facilitators’ Guide and Presentation and Activities Guide with NEW videos
Over 1100 requests in past year!
Download new report at www.cosn.org/horizon
Don’t forget the webinar TOMORROW!
Leadership Initiatives
Advancing Digital Learning
Budgeting with Total Cost of Ownership
Calculating the Value of Investment
Online Communities of Practice
Cyber Security
Data-driven Decision Making
Empowering the 21st Century Superintendent
Green Computing
IT Crisis Preparedness
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Participatory Learning (Web 2.0): Leadership & Policy
Preparation for Certification
www.cosn.org/framework
CTO Clinics 2011
Massachusetts May 5Florida June 16Texas June 22-23California July 21Georgia September 29
Webinar Series 2010-2011
• Student Owned Devices at School: Breakthrough Innovation or Major Pitfall? October, 2010
• Broadband & the Future of E-Rate November, 2010
• Bridging the Chasm Between the Curriculum & Technology Departments December , 2010
• Mastering the Moment in this Economy January, 2011
• Finding Your Pathway to Success April, 2011
• Key Emerging Technologies for Elementary and Secondary Education: 2011 Horizon Report: K-12 Edition May, 2011
The 2011-12 series will be announced in August.
Other Benefits to Members
CTO Forums and Reports – twice a year events
Education Technology Action Network – Sign up!
Toolkits, Primers, White Papers Identity Management & Interoperability
Online assessments Sup’t/team, web 2.0, data use
Knowledge Center
Keep in touch via Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn
CoSN Annual Conference
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•National Science Foundation•U.S. Education Department•MacArthur Foundation•Gates Foundation
Waiting for CCSS Assessment Readiness RFP
Majority of funding comes from our members, conferences, and sponsors.
Grants and Contracts
CoSN Contact Information
Kari M. Arfstrom, Ph.D. CoSN 1025 Vermont Ave., NW Suite 1010 Washington, DC 20005
202-861-2676 866-267-8747