CDW•Gets...

Doug Konopelko

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Episodes

  1. CDW•Gets... Assignments from a Distance

    07/20/2020

    CDW•Gets... Assignments from a Distance

    Joe Marquez, CDW•G Education Strategist, talks with Ari Flewelling and Jennifer Brown Education Strategists for CDW•G. Joe, Jennifer and Ari discuss: How can educators successfully implement student assignments from a distance? What tools and resources are available for educators to effectively assess and remediate instruction based upon student understanding? How does equality and equity play into your planning?  If you would like to get a hold of Ari, Jennifer or any other CDW•G Education Strategist please refer to the CDW•G Education Strategist United States coverage document HERE. Thank you again for learning with us today.

    23 min
  2. CDW•Gets... The Digital Divide

    07/06/2020

    CDW•Gets... The Digital Divide

    Joe Marquez, CDW•G Education Strategist, talks with Ari Flewelling Education Strategist for CDW•G. Joe and Ari discuss: What is the digital divide? How can a Local Education Agency (LEA) narrow the digital divide for their students? and How does equality and equity play into your planning?  If you would like to get a hold of Ari or any other CDW•G Education Strategist please refer to the CDW•G Education Strategist United States coverage document HERE. Thank you again for learning with us today.

    21 min
  3. CDW•Gets... School Reopening Considerations

    06/29/2020

    CDW•Gets... School Reopening Considerations

    Joe Marquez, CDW•G Education Strategist, talks with Jamie Lewsadder Chief Technology Officer of La Canada Unified School District to discuss various considerations and strategies towards opening campuses in the fall. There are multiple scenarios and factors schools must consider when creating a reopening plan for the fall.  Schools must think creatively, use resources already at their disposal, and maintain community involvement throughout the process.  We talk about all of the above and then implore you to participate in our school reopening crowd sourcing Padlet for more information and ideas about fall reopening.  Please click HERE to gain access to the Padlet document.  If you would like to get a hold of Jamie please feel to reach out to her at jl@lcusd.net or if you would like to talk with Joe or any other CDW•G Education Strategist please refer to the CDW•G Education Strategist United States coverage document HERE. Thank you again for learning with us today.

    23 min
  4. CDW•Gets... Thermal Temperature Screenings

    06/22/2020

    CDW•Gets... Thermal Temperature Screenings

    Joe Marquez, CDW•G Education Strategist, talks with Mike Sherwood a Field Solutions Architect (FSA) for the enhanced video surveillance team at CDW•G. In this episode we talk about the different technologies available for use on campus for daily or routine thermal temperature checks of students, staff and visitors.  While there are multiple scenarios for reopening campuses this fall, one factor and guideline from many state education and health agencies seems to be weighing on many minds, checking the temperature of all who enter campuses to create a safe learning environment. In this episode we will discuss what thermal screenings are, where are the best places to set them up, and what factors can help or hinder their effectiveness.  Please also see the attached visual brochure HERE for many of the thermal technology solutions discussed in the episode.  If you would like to get a hold of Mike Sherwood please contact his team at videosurveillance@cdw.com or if you would like to talk with Joe or any other CDW•G Education Strategist please refer to the CDW•G Education Strategist United States coverage document HERE. Thank you again for learning with us today.

    23 min
  5. CDW•Gets... Social Distancing on Campus

    06/15/2020

    CDW•Gets... Social Distancing on Campus

    Joe Marquez, CDW•G Education Strategist, talks with Santino Martinez and Maureen Corlett, Learning Environment Advisors (LEA) for CDW•G. In this episode we talk about different strategies to help maintain social distancing of students within the classroom walls and the campus halls. While there are multiple scenarios and factors schools must think about when creating a social distancing plan one thing is clear, schools must think creatively, use resources already at their disposal, and maintain community involvement throughout the process.  Please also see the attached visual brochure HERE and HERE for many of the technology solutions discussed in the episode.  If you would like to get a hold of Santino or Maureen please contact the LEA team at EDU-LEA@cdw.com or if you would like to talk with Joe or any other CDW•G Education Strategist please refer to the CDW•G Education Strategist United States coverage document HERE. Thank you again for learning with us today.

    18 min
  6. CDW•Gets... Hybrid Classrooms

    06/08/2020

    CDW•Gets... Hybrid Classrooms

    Joe Marquez, CDW•G Education Strategist, talks with Nick Young an Audio Video Specialist  and Maureen Corlett a Learning Environment Advisor (LEA) for CDW•G. In this episode we talk about the different technologies available for use in Hybrid Classroom and how you can be innovative with the technologies your classrooms or teachers already have available. While there are multiple scenarios for reopening campuses this fall, one factor remains the same, teaching students at home and in the classroom simultaneously.  Please also see the attached visual brochure HERE for many of the technology solutions discussed in the episode.  If you would like to get a hold of Nick or Maureen please contact the LEA team at EDU-LEA@cdw.com or if you would like to talk with Joe or any other CDW•G Education Strategist please refer to the CDW•G Education Strategist United States coverage document HERE. Thank you again for learning with us today.

    26 min
  7. CDW•Gets... CARES Act in K12

    05/29/2020

    CDW•Gets... CARES Act in K12

    Joe Marquez, CDW•G Education Strategist, talks with Curtiss Strietelmeier a CARES Act specialist and Education Strategist for CDW•G. Joe and Curtiss discuss: What is the CARES Act?  How can CARES Act funding can be used in the K12 system? What is ESSER and how is it related to the CARES Act? and What are the timelines the funding can be used in the next 18 months. For a full list of answers to CARES Act questions please refer to the ESSER FAQ page found HERE. Curtiss has also created a FAQ page for all our listeners HERE as well. If you would like to get a hold of Curtiss or any other CDW•G Education Strategist please refer to the CDW•G Education Strategist United States coverage document HERE. Thank you again for learning with us today.

    24 min
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