For those of you in other parts of the state, The LTC2 ROE has done a great job with the NFI conference. This year they're moving away from curriculum based conversations and going over that dreaded topic of security.
***What is NFI*** NFI (Networking For Information) happens every year in November out at Eagle Ridge in Galena. It runs for a day and a half, and the topic always focuses on something related to technology in education. While the sessions themselves are usually quite valuable, people tend to come whether the topic is critical to them or not. The reason? The NETWORKING! The opportunities to build relationships with and talk to others who have walked a mile in your shoes are invaluable. More district technology problems are solved at NFI than you can imagine! We have always had a wonderful vendor who treats us to a great dinner in Galena (this year, H2IT and CISCO Systems), and then we usually come back to the lounge at Eagle Ridge for more conversations and sometimes, when we’re really lucky, some great entertainment. ***What's going on at NFI this year*** Description: This is an event you can’t afford to miss! This session will begin by looking at some of the legal and insurance liability issues districts now face related to technology. Participants will then examine eight types of technology security threats confronting districts, including network security; data and identity theft; inappropriate content; cyberbullying; predators; inappropriate uses of the network; copyright infringement; misuse of mobile communication devices. Participants will create a framework of policies, procedures, trainings and hardware/ software systems that districts should have in place to address those threats. Teams of technology coordinators and administrators are encouraged to attend. The session is based on the book "Security vs. Access: Balancing Safety and Productivity in the Digital School." Conference fee includes the cost of the book ($22) (registrations received after October 12th may not receive the book at the conference). Administrators' Academy credit. Dinner Tuesday night at Vinny Vanucchi’s in Galena is sponsored by H2IT and CISCO Systems! You must make your own room reservation at Eagle Ridge. Call 1-800-892-2269 and ask for the rooms held for the Learning Technology group to get a special conference rate (block released Oct. 11). The topic this November 9-10 is Balancing Technology Security and Education: How Secure Do We Need To Be? You can register on our website: https://www.kidsroe.org/registration/WorkshopDetail.php?id=5113. If you have any questions contact Lori. Lori Whitman LTC2E, Director KIDS/RESPRO Consultant 300 Heart Boulevard Loves Park, IL 61111 815/636-3040 phone 815/636-3069 fax lwhit...@kidsroe.org I don't know if Lori can come up with any funds to raffle anything of (feast buck style) or not, but I'm sure I can come up with autographed pictures of my family members or something if that somehow entices people to attend! Brian Tobin DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 901 s 4th st DeKalb, IL 60115 brian.to...@dist428.org ilfastpi...@gmail.com W815.754.2284 M302.468.6246 | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org |
