The CoSN Podcast

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The CoSN Podcast

The CoSN Podcast, produced and distributed by edCircuit, provides current and aspiring K-12 edtech leaders with timely insights and strategies to succeed in the ever-evolving world of school system technology. Hear from Certified Education Technology Leaders (CETL), visionary district changemakers, and instructional experts, who will discuss essential topics such as digital equity, innovation, IT leadership, cybersecurity, and more.

  1. The CoSN Webinar Series: Trailblazing into 2025: Initiatives that Under-resourced, Suburban & Large Urban Districts Are Implementing Now

    SEP 8

    The CoSN Webinar Series: Trailblazing into 2025: Initiatives that Under-resourced, Suburban & Large Urban Districts Are Implementing Now

    How will you innovate in your school district or organization this year? Join CoSN’s Edtech Innovation Committee at our upcoming webinar on Wednesday, August 21, when you will discover how under-resourced, suburban, and large urban districts are implementing groundbreaking strategies to transform education in the upcoming school year. Edtech leaders in K-12 education will highlight practical examples and successful innovations that are paving the way for future-ready schools. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare for another year of educational excellence.The presenters are from the CoSN EdTech Innovations Committee.During the session, we discussed various new initiatives, including: VR Explorations (Large Under-resourced District) Virtualizing for Agility (Small Suburban District) Promoting “Learn At Your Own Pace” Professional Learning Structures (Medium Suburban District) From ‘no’ to ‘yes’ – finding alternate pathways and partners to help you innovate and scale change (Large Under-resourced District) AI, UDL, & Teacher Wellness (Medium Suburban District) Empowering Educators, Engaging Students: Our AI Journey (Medium Suburban District) In our professional advancement webinars, education technology experts from across the country and worldwide present their specialties. During each interactive session, experts engage in dialogue to address the challenges and opportunities facing educators. Webinars are FREE for members and $59 for non-members. Partner webinars are free for all. For a complete listing of all CoSN's webinars, please visit:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cosn.org/education-events/webinars/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠CoSN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated on CoSN events!

    1h 1m
  2. The CoSN Webinar Series: Spain Simulcast - What have we learnt in Spain?

    MAY 24

    The CoSN Webinar Series: Spain Simulcast - What have we learnt in Spain?

    Continuous Learning, AI, and Digital Education Strategy CoSN CEO Keith R. Krueger welcomed everyone, particularly the delegation from the US and Australia, to discuss the importance of continuous learning, especially in the context of the pandemic. The conversation focused on the sustainability of investments in education and infrastructure, and the potential of artificial intelligence in education. Carlos Medina from the Spanish Ministry of Education provided insights on their digital education strategy, highlighting a significant investment of €1 billion over the years to equip all classrooms in Spain and close the digital divide by providing devices to students. He also shared that they have invested €300 million in a digital school plan for all schools in Spain and aim to certify the digital competence of 560,000 teachers in the next year. Please note: The audio starts off poor but improves quickly!

    59 min
  3. The CoSN Webinar Series: CoSN CGCS K-12 Gen AI Maturity Tool For Organizational Assessment, Readiness & Planning

    APR 23

    The CoSN Webinar Series: CoSN CGCS K-12 Gen AI Maturity Tool For Organizational Assessment, Readiness & Planning

    Join us for a dynamic discussion on the K-12 Generative AI Maturity Tool, developed collaboratively by CoSN, the Council of Great City Schools (CGCS), and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This tool builds on the insights from the K-12 Generative AI Readiness Checklist launched in the autumn of 2023. It is designed to help school districts assess and enhance their readiness for integrating Generative AI technologies. Throughout the webinar, a district leader currently using the tool will share experiences and insights, demonstrating how the tool has supported their instructional and operational objectives. Participants will learn how to access the tool, evaluate their district’s AI maturity, secure additional support, and utilize the tailored recommendations to foster continuous improvement. In our professional advancement webinars, education technology experts from across the country and worldwide present their specialties. During each interactive session, experts engage in dialogue to address the challenges and opportunities facing educators. Webinars are FREE for members and $59 for non-members. Partner webinars are free for all. For a complete listing of all CoSN's webinars, please visit:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cosn.org/education-events/webinars/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 2m
  4. The CoSN Webinar Series: Inclusive Ed Tech: Tips for IT Leaders on AT Implementation

    MAR 7

    The CoSN Webinar Series: Inclusive Ed Tech: Tips for IT Leaders on AT Implementation

    Join this dialogue with the Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems (CITES) to gain insights from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology and Office of Special Education Programs on the recently released assistive technology (AT) guidance and National Education Technology Plan. Each document highlights how students with disabilities can be supported to help ensure academic success. During the discussion, CITES will share district leadership resources including self-assessments, job descriptions and professional learning facilitator guides so teams can launch or build upon their inclusive technology practices. Facilitator:  Christine Fox, Vice President Operations Panelists: Anita Vermeer, Education Specialist, Office of Special Education, U.S. Department of Education Zac Chase, Digital Equity Impact Fellow, Office of Education Technology, U.S. Department of Education In our professional advancement webinars, education technology experts from across the country and worldwide present their specialties. During each interactive session, experts engage in dialogue to address the challenges and opportunities facing educators. Webinars are FREE for members and $59 for non-members. Partner webinars are free for all. For a complete listing of all CoSN's webinars, please visit:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cosn.org/education-events/webinars/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoSN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated on CoSN events!

    48 min
  5. The CoSN Webinar Series: Student Data Privacy Fireside Chat: FERPA Solutions for Your District

    FEB 5

    The CoSN Webinar Series: Student Data Privacy Fireside Chat: FERPA Solutions for Your District

    We’re sitting down with Ross Lemke, manager of the US Department of Education’s Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for a conversation to learn about common FERPA missteps and tips for keeping your district’s student data privacy program on solid ground. Learn what mistakes to avoid – and how to avoid them – as we dive into good practices for protecting student data privacy, straight from PTAC. Linnette Attai, CoSN Project Director, Student Data Privacy and Trusted Learning Environment Seal Program Ross Lemke, US Department of Education’s Privacy Technical Assistance Center In our professional advancement webinars, education technology experts from across the country and worldwide present their specialties. During each interactive session, experts engage in dialogue to address the challenges and opportunities facing educators. Webinars are FREE for members and $59 for non-members. Partner webinars are free for all. For a complete listing of all CoSN's webinars, please visit:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cosn.org/education-events/webinars/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoSN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated on CoSN events!

    57 min
  6. The CoSN Webinar Series: 2023 Federal and State Cybersecurity Legislative Trends

    FEB 5

    The CoSN Webinar Series: 2023 Federal and State Cybersecurity Legislative Trends

    Please join us for a webinar as we welcome Reg Leichty and Andrea Johnson. Reg Leichty is the Founding Partner Foresight Law + Policy Washington, District of Columbia Andrea Johnson is a Policy and Research AssistantForesight Law + Policy Sheridan, WY Office In our professional advancement webinars, education technology experts from across the country and worldwide present their specialties. During each interactive session, experts engage in dialogue to address the challenges and opportunities facing educators. Webinars are FREE for members and $59 for non-members. Partner webinars are free for all. For a complete listing of all CoSN's webinars, please visit:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cosn.org/education-events/webinars/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoSN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated on CoSN events!

    44 min
  7. The CoSN Webinar Series: Key E-Rate Strategies for Now

    JAN 12

    The CoSN Webinar Series: Key E-Rate Strategies for Now

    Join Amy McLaughlin, Vince Humes, Tony Harvey, and Colleen Davoren as they discuss Key E-Rate Strategies. In our professional advancement webinars, education technology experts from across the country and worldwide present their specialties. During each interactive session, experts engage in dialogue to address the challenges and opportunities facing educators. Webinars are FREE for members and $59 for non-members. Partner webinars are free for all. For a complete listing of all CoSN's webinars, please visit:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cosn.org/education-events/webinars/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoSN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated on CoSN events!

    35 min
  8. The CoSN Webinar: Empowering School Districts; An Introduction to AI Use Policy Toolkit for Education

    12/04/2023

    The CoSN Webinar: Empowering School Districts; An Introduction to AI Use Policy Toolkit for Education

    The rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology present both incredible opportunities and significant challenges for educational settings. Whether or not a school district is considering leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), the influence of this technology on educational ecosystems is undeniable. As AI increasingly becomes a part of our daily lives, district leaders have a responsibility to understand its impact in educational settings and make informed decisions accordingly. This is true whether the aim is active adoption or simply preparation for a future where AI tools become more prevalent in educational settings. Presenters Dr. Tom Ryan, Dr. Richard Charles, and Don Wolf discussed the benefits and potential risks of AI in school districts, emphasizing the importance of a toolkit developed by CoSN and the Council for the Great City Schools to navigate AI-related conversations and the need for a diverse team to review AI-generated content. In our professional advancement webinars, education technology experts from across the country and worldwide present their specialties. During each interactive session, experts engage in dialogue to address the challenges and opportunities facing educators. Webinars are FREE for members and $59 for non-members. Partner webinars are free for all. For a complete listing of all CoSN's webinars, please visit:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cosn.org/education-events/webinars/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoSN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay updated on CoSN events!

    1 hr
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The CoSN Podcast, produced and distributed by edCircuit, provides current and aspiring K-12 edtech leaders with timely insights and strategies to succeed in the ever-evolving world of school system technology. Hear from Certified Education Technology Leaders (CETL), visionary district changemakers, and instructional experts, who will discuss essential topics such as digital equity, innovation, IT leadership, cybersecurity, and more.

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    COSN - The Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
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