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2003-08-01 - Market Wire: Deerfield District 109 and Net56 Extend Student Learning & Provide Community Access - www.marketwire.com
2002-01-23 - iWire News:
Net56 Awarded Five Year Outsourcing Contract With Deerfield School District 109, ncbuy.com
News
July/August 2004 Net56 Education & Technology Newsletter:
Technology's Impact on Student Performance
March/April 2004 Net56 Education & Technology Newsletter:
Is Security a Core Value at Your District?
Bruce Koch (President & CEO of Net56) spoke at the Illinois Technology Conference for Educators, Feb. 27, 2004
The Virtual Education Model - What is it and why do you need it?
Learn the model that integrates technology into education making the virtual education concept affordable, efficient, effective and attainable.
Click here to view the PowerPoint Presentation, The Virtual Education Model - What is it and why do you need it?
Bruce Koch (President & CEO of Net56) spoke at the Illinois Technology Conference for Educators, Feb. 26, 2004
Real World Technology Integration In Schools
Learn a real world solution for cost-effective technology planning & implementation. Understand the long-term implications of building & operating your network, the total
cost of your technology decisions and achieve results that extend beyond your technology goals. Walk away with an applicable and comprehensive approach to technology.
Click here to view the PowerPoint Presentation, Real World Technology Integration
 Case Study Winner
The Technology Executives Club certifies the Deerfield Public School District 109/Net56 case study a winner for Best Outsourcing Technology or Implementation at the February 11, 2004 Outsourcing Symposium. www.technologyexecutivesclub.com
January/February 2004 Net56 Education & Technology Newsletter:
Feature Article, The Virtual Education Reality
Bruce Koch (President & CEO of Net56) spoke at the Illinois Education & Technology Conference, Nov. 13, 2003
Real World Technology Integration In Schools
Learn a real world solution for cost-effective technology planning & implementation. Understand the long-term implications of building & operating your network, the total
cost of your technology decisions and achieve results that extend beyond your technology goals. Walk away with an applicable and comprehensive approach to technology.
Click here to view the PowerPoint Presentation, Real World Technology Integration
November/December 2003 Net56 Education & Technology Newsletter: Feature Article, Technology Making a Difference
Bruce Koch (President & CEO of Net56) spoke at the 31st CAMP IT Expo, Oct. 21, 2003
The Value & Challenges of Wireless Mobility for the Enterprise
If you are considering integrating wireless into your organization and have been wondering about the cost, the challenges and the impact on security then this presentation is for you. Explore the future of mobile computing and gain strategic information on: Integration, Cost structures, Adoption of 802.11b, 802.11a and 802.11g standards, Security, Bandwidth challenges and Networking infrastructure requirements.
Click here to view the PowerPoint Presentation, The Value & Challenges of Wireless Mobility for the Enterprise
September/October 2003 Net56 Education & Technology Newsletter: Feature Article, Achieve NCLB Technology Goals with Limited Resources
July/August 2003 Net56 Education & Technology Newsletter: Feature Article, Get More for Less Through New Technology Utilization (Thin-Client, Windows Server 2003, and more)
May/June 2003 Net56 Education & Technology Newsletter: Featured Article, Why Outsourcing Technology is a Viable Option for School Districts?
Bruce Koch (President & CEO of Net56) spoke at the May 8, 2003 CAMP IT Expo Conference
Wireless Mobility for the Enterprise
Mobile and wireless solutions only benefit the enterprise provided issues of memory, computing power, network bandwidth and server space
are addressed. The answer lies in the implementation of the centrally accessible, completely scalable virtual network, providing full
security and reducing overhead. Take a look at where the technology is today, where it is going and what is required to deliver it.
Click here to view the PowerPoint Presentation, Wireless Mobility for the Enterprise
February 17, 2003 Chicago Tribune: Deerfield district among 1st to seek Web ads by: Lisa Black, Tribune Staff Reporter
January 30, 2003 Deerfield Review: Web site too costly
January 23, 2003 Deerfield Review: School Web site offers ads by: Ruth Solomon, Staff Writer
May 20, 2002: Turn a Technological Nightmare Into a Dream Without Going Bankrupt by: Al Chickerneo, Systems Administrator Deerfield District 109
April 5, 2002 Chicago Computer Guide: Net56 Does IT For Deerfield's District by: Michael Cloutier
April 1, 2002 Local Profiles:Chicago - Past Articles Net56, Company offers a multitude of solutions, computeruser.com
Chicago native Matt Sielsky signs Net56 Inc. for Chicago 200 race sponsorship, RaceWire
Articles of Interest
Zero to Six: Electronic Media in the Lives of Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers, by Victoria J. Rideout, Elizabeth A. Vandewater and Ellen A. Wartella, www.kff.org, Fall, 2003
Technology's Impact on Learning, A report from A Department of Education Forum, ed.gov
Measuring Impacts and Shaping the Future, a report from the Education Secretary's Conference on Educational Technology 2000, ed.gov, September 2000
A Retrospective on Twenty Years of Education Technology Policy, by Katie McMillan Culp, Margaret Honey, & Ellen Mandinach, www.ed.gov, October 2003
Learning for the 21st Century, by partners for 21st Century Skills, www.21stcenturyskills.org, 2003
The impact of technology on K-12 education: Just the facts, Ma'am, by Cathleen Norris and Elliot Soloway, www.eschoolnews.org, June 2004
Cyber Security - Why CoSN wants to help districts protect their technology assets, by Steven E. Miller, District Administration, February 2004
How to Perform a Security Audit, by Melissa Dark and Amy Poftak, www.techlearning.com, February 15, 2004
The Evolution of School Networking, www.thejournal.com, February 2004 - ConnectEd
K-12 Security Challenges, Cyber Security for the Digital District, http://securedistrict.cosn.org/paper/challenges.html
New Book from ISTE Anticipates Future Trends in Educational Technology, http://www.iste.org/news/2004/01/13whatnx/indes.cfm, We're Getting Wired, We're Going Mobile, What's Next? Fresh Ideas for Educational Technology Planning, by Bard Williams, Ed.D.
A Comprehensive Approach to Security, by Robyn Aber, Business Communications Review, May 2003
Press Release The Consortium for School Networking Lauches "Cyber Security for the Digital District" Initiative, http://securedistrict.cosn.org/about/press.html
No Strings Attached, American School Board Journal, September 2003, www.asbj.com
Public Schools: why Johnny can't blog, CNET News.com, November 12, 2003, by Evan Hansen
Study: School web access fallls short of kids' expectations, eSchool News, December 4, 2003, by Dennis Pierce
"Virtual School Report" Lauched, Focused On Virtual K-12 Public Education, www.distance-educator.com, July 1, 2003
NCLB forces new purchasing - Law fuels new data-management demands, eSchool News, November 1, 2003, by Corey Murray
FCC adopts new eRate rules, eSchool News, December 18, 2003, by Cara Branigan
Challenges to Online Learning and Teaching, by Gordon Freedman, Rob Darrow & John Watson, Virtual School Report Quarterly Newsletter, Fall 2003, published by Connections Academy
Close-Up: No Child Left Behind - Enhancing Education Through Technology, ED.gov, December 15, 2003, Vol. 2, No. 18
Education 2003-2004, Market Data Retieval
School Technology Grows Up, By Kathleen Vail
21st Century Skills: Will Our Students Be Prepared?
Is Increased Technology Spending Really Making a Difference in Schools?, United Learning
September 23, 2003, News Release, http:www.jason.org
Handhelds in the Classroom-Tools for Teachers, By Cyndi Pride
NetDay Helps Students Shape National Education Technology Plan-Students participate in discussion with Department of Education
National Center of Education Statistics
Today's youth riding the technology wave, studies show
Great Expectations, Limited Resources: 12 Tips on Doing More with Less by Gwen Solomon
Budget Stretchers, by Eric Lundquist
Leasing a Network Is an application service provider in your district's future?, by Myron Struck
Turn a Technology Nightmare into a Dream Without Going Bankrupt, by Al Chickerneo, Systems Administrator for Deerfield District 109
Technology Management Twelve Steps to Trimming Your TCO, by Steven Moskowitz
Windows Server 2003: www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/domor/iti.mspx
Successful K-12 Technology Planning: Ten Essential Elements, by Harvey Barnett
K-12 shift spending to wireless, handheld, notebooks, by Cara Branigan, Associate Editor eSchool News
May 7, 2003 Webcast Announcement from TechRepublic
Is Outsourcing a Good Idea for Instructional Technology?, by Peter Reilly
Self-managing server technology could reduce network management costs, from eSchool News staff and wire service reports
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