February 6, 2019 at 9:00 AM - Technology Committee Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
Call to order at 9:00 AM
Staff: David M Ludwig, Deb Hericks, Beth Kabes, Scott Isaacson Guest: Dean Folkers, Ron Cone, Karl Rectanus |
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2. Roll call
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Committee Chair
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3. Agenda Item
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Committee Chair
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Information Item
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3.1. NNNC Single Sign On Presentation
Speaker(s):
Andy Boell
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Andy Boell was present to share information on ClassLink who is a partner with NNNC. This is a cloud base server and integrates with avtive directory, rostering, etc. This system will allow them to access all the needed statewide resource as well as the additional needs for their schools. The have a statewide pricing available for any school, any ESU can become a part of this. Go to: https://www.nnnc.org/classlink for more information. Possibility to work with Coop in the future. Discussion on how this works with Nebraska Cloud. ESUCC Tec hnology share his thoughts regarding the breakdown of communication/meeting needs throughout the process.
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3.2. Portal Update/Usage/Sustainability
Speaker(s):
Scott Isaacson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
ESUCC Technology Director gave a presentation on the portal and usage sustainability. Shared concerns on costs of a packaged services vs. building our own. He shared what we could do with the resources spent on another program by building our own and in the end we would "own" the service. Building our own would not have licensing fees attached to it and be sustainable over time with minimal resources. We need to continue to discuss and create a sustainability plan. There are some reports attached on single sign on usage.
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3.3. OER Update/Usage/Sustainability
Speaker(s):
Dorann Avey, Beth Kabes, Rhonda Eis
Agenda Item Type:
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Contract was signed and NDE has been invoiced for their portion. ISKME is working on some new reporting that should be available in a few months. The NDE Press realease will go out on Friday on the NE OER. ISKME has a National Release that will be going out in March. Dorann continues to train groups on how to use the OER Hub. Dorann will comfirm after March 1, the new training schedule. ISKME will be beta testing standards matching common core and match to NE state standards.
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3.4. Learn360
Speaker(s):
Recommend approval Learn360
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Rhonda Eis shared information regarding Learn360. Presentation form January is attached. ESUs were polled on their usage plans. All ESUs but 10 and 19, some ESUs wants to know pricing before making a firm decision on whether they will participate. Review of the different cost proposals. Discussion of keeping it at $.45/student across the board.
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3.5. ESU Tech Survey
Speaker(s):
Dean Folkers
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dean Folkers was presented to share information on the Tech Survey., It has been sent out and some have been returned already. By the March meeting we should have some results back from this survey.
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3.6. LeaRn Process
Speaker(s):
Dean Folkers
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Dean Folkers shared the LearRn Process update. Karl Rectanus, CoFounder and CEO of LeaRn was present to give a demo of the product. LeaRn Platform is the comprehensive edtech management and rapid-cycle evaluation system for educators and administrators to organize, streamline and analyze their classroom technology to improve instructional, operational and financial decisions. This is a system for EdTech effectiveness. It helps to organize, streamline and analyze tech systems. This helps edtech directors to manage all there contracts. The system give real time analytics. There is also a procurement and product vetting module. The analytics are directly aligned to ESSA, Title I, etc.
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3.7. GreyEd/BlendEd
Speaker(s):
Dean Folkers
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Dean Folkers shared GreyEd that is used with the Future Ready work. Would like to have a couple ESUs to pilot/test the process.
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3.8. LR 264 Study
Speaker(s):
Dean Folkers
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dean Folkers shared an update on LR264. Looking at updating the report on data systems. Looking back at what has been accomplished and looking forward to what could help. ESUCC was partner in the process ands hoping that will continue to be a partner on the update of study. NDE has begun the contract work on this process. Draft to be completed by the Data Conference.
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3.9. ESUCC Hosting Services RFP
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Ludwig/Isaacson
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Technology Director shared that he has sent out an announcement asking for interest from ESU 3, 5, 6, 10. At March meeting, will come back for comparison and approval. Begin transition this summer.
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3.10. Recommend Approval Amendment to TLT Special Project
Speaker(s):
Beth Kabes
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Committee shared the changes requested for Special Project amendment. TLT vote was unanimously in favor.
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3.11. MSA 2019-2020
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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3.11.1. Special Projects and Learning Objectives Section
Speaker(s):
Executive Director
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Executive Director shared the need to update the language for Special Projects and Learning Objectives sections of MSA. A small committee to work on how the language to align with work being done.
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3.12. PDO 2018-2019 Budget Requests
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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3.12.1. NOC Budget Request
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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NOC wishes to request the same amount as last year and bring forward proposal as they need.
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3.12.2. TLT Budget Requests
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
TLT requests are linked to agenda.
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3.13. DE2TAILS - Innovation Grant
Speaker(s):
David Ludwig/Scott Isaacson
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Executive director shared the timeline of draft policies this summer. Then have work on the security audit this fall. Amendment of the Innovation Grant to exten it out to December 31 from June 30. This will allow for time to do the security audit.
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3.13.1. Tech Plan
Speaker(s):
Scott Isaacson
Agenda Item Type:
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3.13.1.1. ADVISER Update
Speaker(s):
Scott Isaacson
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3.13.1.2. Sustainability
Speaker(s):
Scott Isaacson
Agenda Item Type:
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3.13.2. SRS/AAP Technology update
Speaker(s):
Scott Isaacson
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Tech Director shared that we are in completing the final changes. Have pilots begin testing in March with full roll out this summer. Increase the development areas with the extension.
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3.13.3. BlendEd
Speaker(s):
Scott Isaacson
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BlendEd/Distance Ed Technology Director shared that the BlendEd Pilot met this week to discussed Spring training for the pilot groups. She has visited three schools to observe the blended teachers.
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3.13.4. NROC/EdReady
Speaker(s):
Scott Isaacson
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BlendEd/Distance Ed Director shared that presentation was held at ESU 8 which increases usage. Marci Ostmeyer and Greg Pavlik will be attending the NROC Membership Meeting in March. Working with NDE to include in their ACT budget to sustain this process.
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3.13.5. SIMPL
Speaker(s):
Scott Isaacson
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Executive Director shared that the process continues to grow.
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3.14. Staff Reports
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
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3.14.1. Beth Kabes
Speaker(s):
Beth Kabes
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Shared the Distance Ed Coordinators will be meeting on March 19 via Zoom. DL Coordinators have scheduled June 7 for field trip to potential partners for virtual field trips.
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3.14.2. Rhonda Eis
Speaker(s):
Rhonda Eis
Agenda Item Type:
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ESU 4, 10, 19 are willing to work on the MSA language.
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4. Next Meeting Agenda Items
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Committee Chair
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5. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 10:37 AM.
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