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Happy 20th International DOT Day!

• Summer has come to a nice warm close and we are ready to tackle a new school year. This is always a perfect time to bring the staff together for some strategic planning! It is always great to have the team in the same location, breaking bread discussing NYSCATE and big future plans (advocating for no-cost online PD, conference events, Aspiring CTO Academy, new CRM, ASCD partnerships etc). How lucky am I to have such amazing colleagues!

• I had the priviledge of presenting at the Technology and Learning Executive CEO Summit last week with colleagues from Google, Instructure and Classlink. The topic was on Data Privacy, but like most events as of late, the discussion led to how AI is going to change the landscape of our field. Interesting as one of the panelists was so excited about AI as a tool to save time for educators, the other was very cautious about the ethical implications. I am constantly asked what the next big thing is. Well, I think we know the answer to that but I think we need to be cautious and aware of the many facets and challenges that surround the topic. One thing I know for sure - we ALL need to engage in as many discussions and exploratory situations as we can im order to properly inform the discussions!

• Thank you to both Michelle Burke and Sal DeAngelo, who emailed me this week with the following pictures. You know what that means? The conference brochures are hitting the schools! Registration is at a record high already. Looking forward to a great event!

NYSCATE President, Michelle Burke from Madrid Waddington, excited to share the brochures with the North Country contingency!

Next to the feeling we used to get when the new phonebook showed up each year (if you are even old enough to remember that), the annual NYSCATE conference brochure brings along with it the same excitement and anticipation :)

Dr. Sal DeAngelo, Superintendent, Chatham CSD.

Image below is the actual conference brochure...click on it....go ahead, click on it...

ONLY 64 DAYS LEFT TO COMPLETE THE MISSION

We've officially launched the Generative Age series as a podcast!

Tune in at your convenience to explore the rapidly evolving world of generative AI and its impact on education.

Next Sessions in Live Series:

7-8pm

September 28, 2023. John Spencer-In a world of AI, What will students need?

October 23, 2023. Vicki Davis- Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence

January 8, 2023. Matt Miller-Shades of Gray: Cheating or Thought Partner

February, 5, 2023. Ken Shelton-AI bias and discrimination

No Cost, Registration required

$199 For the Entire Series

or

$35 per session

4:00 - 5:00 pm

NYSCATE Members- Now is the time to update your contact info - this is VERY IMPORTANT in order to register for any event!

If you have not updated your profile in the new system, PLEASE DO! This is an important step and will only take a few short minutes.....

• NYSCATE has a new website and CRM to better serve our members! The website will not wow you, but ideally the functionality it offers will - once you sign in and update your profile. This really only takes a few moments, but very important so you have access to everything the new site offers - especially the communities.

1. Go to www.nyscate.org
2. Feel free to review the website and tabs as a general public member.
3. When you are ready – select ‘Sign In’ on the top right of the page
4. Enter your email address (the one on file for NYSCATE)
5. Select ‘FORGOT PASSWORD”  
6. An email will be sent to you to update your password (check your spam folder if you do not see it).
7. Log in and begin to explore the additional tabs not available to the public – Communities, Directory, etc
8. Please update your profile with your picture and any additional information you would like to share.
9. You can subscribe to your regional site, under Communities/Subscribe .
10. Merchandise is not fully populated yet, but it will be so check back for NYSCATE swag!

NYSCATE and CoSN create special

Early Career K-12 CTO Academy for 2023-24

Calling all New York K-12 EdTech Leaders! 

*Now available on a COSER for eligible districts

Are you an early career technology leader (Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Officer, Director of IT, Technology Coordinator, etc.) with less than four full years of experience? If so, NYSCATE has joined with CoSN to create a unique professional development opportunity for you for 2023-24!

The Early Career K-12 CTO Academy is a special New York-based nine month interactive program that will convene in early November 2023 and meet virtually twice a month until June 2024. In addition, the Academy will meet in person during the 2023 NYSCATE Annual Conference in November and during the 2024 CoSN Annual Conference in Miami, FL in April 2024. Registration for both conferences is included in the Academy cost.

As part of the Academy, you'll work with leading CTOs/CIOs throughout the country to help you advance your skills and knowledge to lead technology in your district. Content highlights include but are not limited to the following areas:

• EdTech Leadership
• Communicating Effectively
• Managing Technology Resources, including Procurement, Interoperability, and More
• Creating a Sustainable Budget and Other Finance Issues
• Building an Effective Team
• Data Privacy
• Cybersecurity
• What’s Trending (AI, Innovative Thinking, etc.)
• Professional Development for Adult Learners
• Technology Planning

Deadline to register is October 31, 2023.

Self-Paced Professional Development for Educators

Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. These courses have been created by NYS educators for NYS educators. Learn how to engage your students in learning and provide real solutions for your class.

We have courses that support the NYS English language learner requirements, courses that support the CS & DF Standards, and courses that support teaching and learning.

Contact mguthrie@nyscate.org for large bundle pricing information.

Ideamapper joins Corporate Council for 2023-24!

NYSCATE is pleased to welcome Ideamapper to the Corporate Council this year.  Ideamapper is a powerful “mind mapping” tool, which promotes development of critical thinking skills, collaboration, communication and strong writing skills across curriculum areas. “I think of Ideamapper as much more than just a writing tool” said Tom Whitby, co-creator of #Edchat and noted edtech author, blogger, and educator. “After teaching English for over 40 years, I have personally used mind mapping as a teaching strategy to help my students brainstorm, organize and present their thoughts on a wide range of subject areas. Simply said - it works.”

Ideamapper is used extensively in both education and business to brainstorm, organize thoughts, and write well-structured documents. It takes any project or paper from conception to completion. Visit https://www.ideamapper.com/  and explore the features and benefits of Ideamapper. 

NYSCATE is proud to be the state affiliate/chapter member in

New York for these national EdTech organizations.

National Coalition for Technology

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