Heartland AEA is hosting virtual meetings with district tech directors on Fridays through this current pandemic situation. These meetings provide an opportunity for technology directors and coordinators to share challenges and experiences they are facing during these challenging times. The virtual check-ins include a wide range of topics brought up by the tech directors such as:
- How district tech teams are handling tech support for their staff and families
- How they are working with MiFi suppliers to provide hotspots to families and how they identify need
- Rumors regarding possible CARES Act funding
- Potential future COVID-19 legislation that could result in additional EdTech funding, and more
Typically, during the school year there are 5-6, day-long meetings for tech coordinators and directors in the Heartland AEA service area. We anticipate these shorter, less structured check-in meetings, to be weekly during the current situation. The next meeting is April 24 at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Heartland AEA Technology Director Jeff S. Weinberg.
At the Jan. 31 Tech Director’s meeting at Heartland AEA in Johnston, Evan Abbey, the Program Director for AEA Learning Online, will provide a learning session on ClassLink. He will stay after his presentation for a working lunch to answer questions about ClassLink and its implementation in your district. He can even assist you in getting your district connected with ClassLink if you are not currently setup (you will need the Google Administration for your district if you wish to do this).
Please contact Colleen Miller on or before Jan. 28 at Noon if you plan to attend the working lunch, so that we can get a complete order in to Panera. This is your opportunity to get your questions answered by Evan so be sure to sign up today by letting Colleen know that you will be there for the working lunch! We hope to see you next week!
