[Itech] Fwd: eTech Ohio THIS WEEK - September 08, 2011

[Teresa Franklin]

Graduates,

These may of interest to you.

TF

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eTech Ohio THIS WEEK Newsletter
Volume 2
 <http://www.etech.ohio.gov>
 In This Edition

   - Technology Coordinators' Symposium
   - Internet Essentials
   - OETC Proposals & Discounts
   - Ohio LinuxFest
   - Click Throughs New!


eTech Ohio is pleased to bring you THIS WEEK, our new e-newsletter and a
source for educational technology news and events in Ohio. As back-to-school
season begins, be sure to review THIS WEEK for Ohio's latest educational
technology news and opportunities.

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First New Tech Coordinators' Symposium

eTech Ohio is hosting its first-ever New Technology Coordinators Symposium
on Friday, September 23. This all-day event will feature panels designed to
share information with attendees about the interconnectivity of Ohio’s
educational network. The day will also be an opportunity for seasoned
colleagues to share useful tips, resources, and ideas with those who are new
to their roles. Attendees will be able to take part in Q&A sessions and meet
and greets. To learn more, or to register, visit the eTech Ohio
Application<http://www.etech.ohio.gov/jcore/opptrack/Apply.jsp?oppguid=EC39A70D-CC6B-4769-8CD5-091974B5B7D1>
Deeply Discounted Broadband Internet for Qualifying Families

Qualifying households with students enrolled in the free lunch program can
receive high-speed Internet services for $9.95/month, as well as vouchers
for deeply discounted computers and technology training. This initiative,
Internet Essentials, is being offered by Comcast for all qualifying families
in their service area. Internet Essentials is the first initiative of its
kind, and is a remarkable opportunity for Ohio students.
Visit www.internetessentials.com for more information.
Ohio Educational Technology Conference

Ohio Educational Technology Conference preparations are now in full swing.
Don't miss your opportunity to make an impact on Ohio's educational
technology landscape in any of the following capacities:

*Submit a Session Proposal*: This year's theme, Next Generation Innovation,
invites proposals that embrace thoughtful integration of technology into the
classroom experience; share efficiencies with technological advances in
education; and evaluate tools for teaching all of our students. Proposal
submissions are due by Wednesday, October 12th at 11:59 pm. Proposal
notifications will be emailed by Friday, November 11th. To learn more, or
begin your proposal, visit www.etech.ohio.gov/conference/presenters.

*Register at Discounted Rates*: Take advantage of Early Bird savings through
December 1. Register today for Conference 2012, taking place February 13-15
at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Learn more at
www.etech.ohio.gov/conference.
Ohio LinuxFest: Free and Open Source Conference and Expo

The ninth annual Ohio LinuxFest will be held on September 9-11, 2011 at the
Greater Columbus Convention Center. Hosting authoritative speakers and a
large expo, the Ohio LinuxFest welcomes all Free and Open Source Software
professionals and enthusiasts interested in learning more about Free and
Open Source Software. Basic registration passes are available at no cost.
Opportunities that may be of particular interest include:

   - *Cloud Community Day* Learn
More<http://www.cloudstack.org/about-cloudstack/cloudstack-events/viewevent/9-build-an-open-source-cloud-day-ohio.html>
   Build A Cloud Day will be dedicated to teaching users how to build and
   manage a cloud computing environment using free and open source software.
   - *Early Penguin Track: Linux for All - Edward Mokurai Cherlin* Learn
   More <https://ohiolinux.org/talks#OLPC>
   Taking the OLPC initiative one step further and exploring the use of
   netbooks equipped with Open Education Resources Session date/time: Fri, Sep
   9 @ 3-4 pm
   - *Managing a Computer Lab in a High School Environment - Michael Fischer
   * Learn More <https://ohiolinux.org/talks#LAB>
   Session date/time: Sat, Sep 10 @ 2-2:50 pm
   - *Linux and Open Source in Math, Science and Engineering - Douglas Davis
   * Learn More <https://ohiolinux.org/talks#BOOK>
   Session date/time: Sat, Sep 10 @ 3-3:50 pm

Click Throughs: THIS WEEK's Best of the Web

   -

   Build your own computer for the price of a textbook:
   Raspberry Pi is a sweet
setup<http://www.geek.com/articles/chips/why-a-25-pc-because-its-the-price-of-a-textbook-2011091>

   A new take on professional development and/or post-secondary enrollment:
   Stanford Offers Free Engineering Courses this
Fall<http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/09/stanford-offering-free-school-of-engineering-courses-this-fall.html>

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Dr. Teresa Franklin
Professor, Instructional Technology
Instructional Technology Program Coordinator
Dept. Educational Studies
Gladys W. & David H. Patton College of Education and Human Services
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
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