CoSN Member Benefits Missouri CTOs May 16, 2011

1. CoSN Member Benefits Missouri CTOsMay 16, 2011 Kari Arfstrom CMO, CoSN

2. 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.

3. 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 3

4. 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 leaders Chief Technology Officers [CTOs] Chief Information Officers [CIOs] Instructional Technology Directors Administrative Technology Directors

5. State & National Goals 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.

6. State Chapters • 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.

7. 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

8. Annual Compendium Free to CoSN members 2011 Topics • K-12 Interoperability • Technology & Curriculum Partnerships • Leadership for Mobile Learning • Resource Toolkit for Small Schools

9. 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

10. 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!

11. 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

12. Preparation for Certification www.cosn.org/framework

13. CTO Clinics 2011 • Massachusetts May 5 • Florida June 16 • Texas June 22-23 • California July 21 • Georgia September 29

14. 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.

15. 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

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17. Grants and Contracts • 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.

18. CoSN Contact Information Kari M. Arfstrom, Ph.D. CoSN 1025 Vermont Ave., NW Suite 1010 Washington, DC 20005 202-861-2676 866-267-8747 karfstrom@cosn.org Membership@cosn.org