September 2, 2020 at 11:30 AM - Information Services Committee Meeting

Discussion:  Meeting Called to Order at 11:30 AM.  

Discussion:  Technology Director shared updates on the Innovation Network.  They have been meeting every 2 weeks.  Four projects have been identified: 1) Assessment diagnostic tools 2) Single sign-on and rostering data service 3) LMS (Canvas) implementation 4) Data privacy and security.

Discussion:  Technology Director shared updates on the Student Device Plan.  Survey was finished in July and not all schools filled out survey.  12.5 million of GEERS funding will be used for devices.  Plan to provide the devices or the reimbursement of the devices.  Working on getting quotes from vendors.  Supply change is week.  Hoping to get order in next week.  Reimburse those that have already purchased their equipment.  If there is money left, there will possibly be a second wave for requests.  Early Spring to have this completed.  Discussion regarding the reimbursements.  The other 25% of GEER funding for rural broadband services and projects.  Eduroam for Nebraska "The BIG Idea" - this will be a part of the infrastructure. Universal Wifi Access.  Some higher education institutions, extension offices, and others are already doing this.  People can choose whether to participate or not.  Funding will come from CARES money for the first three years.  

Software Innovation Network and other projects, we have hired a programmer.

SRS didn't have any major roll outs this past summer.  An update was released earlier this week which caused some issues.  Need to continue to tighten the processes before things go live within the system.  

NVIS is the the process of reviewing this process and determining the needs.  DL Coordinators will continue to plan for this.  

 

Discussion:  Digital Learning Director shared highlights from his reports.  Extremely busy with BlendEd Learning and getting teachers moved into remote learning thought Covid.  They continue to do webinars for remote learning.  Creating a OER teacher guide for remote learning.  Seventy Five teachers met to curate remote learning plans that will be put into the OER for teachers to review when they can.  The DL Director was able to help MC the Future Ready Conference.  He also continues to create podcasts.  Key collaboration between SDA and TLT to bridge their work together.  He will also be working with the Innovation Network.  He is working with Cory Epler to discuss what makes high quality materials.  

Discussion:  Rhonda Eis share her updates for this month.  Shae gave an update on the the OER Hub.  Discussion on the resources that are aligned to the NE standards.  Other states are looking at our materials and aligning the resources to meet their needs.  Learn360 update on transferring our contract to the new contract in the COOP Marketplace for $.31/student.  Shared the TLT trainings that will be happening in November.    

Discussion:  Meeting Adjourned at 1:40 PM.