PARTNER Spotlight: eTech Ohio
By: Rachelle Manson
As a state agency, eTech Ohio is dedicated to enhancing learning by developing programs and using best practices to serve learning organizations while acquiring, integrating and sustaining educational technology. The use of technology helps Ohio
students and citizens learn the skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. Highlights of eTech Ohio’s ongoing commitment to providing technology access to Ohio’s 11 million citizens include:
E-Rate: The Universal Service Fund for Schools and Libraries, popularly known as the E-Rate Technical Assistance program,
helps ensure that eligible schools and libraries have affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services.
Video Conferencing: eTech Ohio is the leading agency in facilitating comprehensive video conferencing services around Ohio. Increased utilization of these services has resulted in a reduction of travel for state meetings, increased selection for schools and colleges that utilize distance learning, and a heightened capacity for real-time participation in professional
development—all of which have meant significant savings for the state of Ohio.
Longitudinal Data System: eTech Ohio is working closely with the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Board of Regents to develop a Longitudinal Data System that will link K-12 and higher education information technology systems. With this system, Ohio’s educational institutions will be able to efficiently share and accurately manage, analyze, and use student
data as they move on to a 2-year or 4-year institution to further their knowledge.
21st Century Learning Environments/Professional Development: eTech Ohio’s innovative programs and services help teachers, technology staff, and administrators make effective use of technology for classroom and lifelong learning. Through various professional development classes and programs, eTech provides electronic information resources that can be used by
teachers and other education professionals.
The Ohio Educational Technology Conference: The Ohio Educational Technology Conference (scheduled for January 31 – Feb. 2, 2011, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center) is the third largest conference of its kind in the nation.
Broadcast to IP Network: eTech Ohio has forged strong partnerships with Ohio’s broadcast affiliates, education technology
entities, higher education, and others to eliminate duplicative efforts and to leverage existing programs and resources to better serve Ohio learners.
As a state agency, eTech Ohio is dedicated to enhancing learning by developing programs and using best practices to serve learning organizations while acquiring, integrating and sustaining educational technology. The use of technology helps Ohio
students and citizens learn the skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. Highlights of eTech Ohio’s ongoing commitment to providing technology access to Ohio’s 11 million citizens include:
E-Rate: The Universal Service Fund for Schools and Libraries, popularly known as the E-Rate Technical Assistance program,
helps ensure that eligible schools and libraries have affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services.
Video Conferencing: eTech Ohio is the leading agency in facilitating comprehensive video conferencing services around Ohio. Increased utilization of these services has resulted in a reduction of travel for state meetings, increased selection for schools and colleges that utilize distance learning, and a heightened capacity for real-time participation in professional
development—all of which have meant significant savings for the state of Ohio.
Longitudinal Data System: eTech Ohio is working closely with the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Board of Regents to develop a Longitudinal Data System that will link K-12 and higher education information technology systems. With this system, Ohio’s educational institutions will be able to efficiently share and accurately manage, analyze, and use student
data as they move on to a 2-year or 4-year institution to further their knowledge.
21st Century Learning Environments/Professional Development: eTech Ohio’s innovative programs and services help teachers, technology staff, and administrators make effective use of technology for classroom and lifelong learning. Through various professional development classes and programs, eTech provides electronic information resources that can be used by
teachers and other education professionals.
The Ohio Educational Technology Conference: The Ohio Educational Technology Conference (scheduled for January 31 – Feb. 2, 2011, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center) is the third largest conference of its kind in the nation.
Broadcast to IP Network: eTech Ohio has forged strong partnerships with Ohio’s broadcast affiliates, education technology
entities, higher education, and others to eliminate duplicative efforts and to leverage existing programs and resources to better serve Ohio learners.
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