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Equip • Engage • Empower

Every day, learning is taking place across barriers once thought to be insurmountable. For the 15th anniversary of OETC, join more than 6,000 attendees to explore the endless possibilities that distance learning and alternative learning models provide. Attendees will come together to teach and learn about new ways to equip, engage, and empower learners and educators across the state and beyond!

Exhibitor Educational Session [clear filter]
Monday, February 11
 

12:00pm EST

Preparing the Flipped Network: All Users Are Not Created Equal
Learn how best practices in the flipped classroom movement, as well as other instructional movements, are changing the way CIOs have to approach delivering IT services. Topics include: flipped classrooms, CIPA Digital Citizenship mandates, 1:1 and BYOD management and network security, scalability and compliance.

Speakers
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Jerry Herzog

Solutions Engineer, Enterasys
Jerry Herzog has been a Solutions Engineer with Enterasys Networks for six years, helping to implement learning environments in districts across OH, including Medina City Schools, Jackson Local, Perry Local and many others. Jerry has become a social networking engineer at the forefront... Read More →
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Jonathan Kidwell

K-12 Director, Enterasys
Jonathan Kidwell has over 16 years experience in the data communications and telecommunications industry. He has held positions as a Network Administrator for Wayland Baptist University, as Network Security Specialist and Regional Engineer for the Kentucky Department of Education... Read More →



Monday February 11, 2013 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
C222

12:00pm EST

Who's ITsavvy? We are, of course.
ITsavvy is a single source end-to-end IT provider, one of the first in the country to specialize both in expedited product delivery and advanced IT solutions. ITsavvy built its reputation as a value-added reseller offering best-in-industry support and delivery speed. Its growing technology portfolio includes Engineering Solutions, Managed Services, Cloud Solutions and Unified Communications.

Speakers
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Bill Dykema

Vice President, Advanced Solutions Group, ITsavvy
Bill Dykema has been working in Information Technology for over 20 years and has seen the evolution from centralized, to de-centralized and back towards centralized IT infrastructure over those years. Working as a Systems Administrator, an IT Director and a Consultant, he’s seen... Read More →
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Scott Gibson

Senior Client Executive, ITSavvy
Scott has been with ITsavvy since 2011 and continues to build lasting client relationships based on his experience and, ability to build trust.


Monday February 11, 2013 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
E172 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA
 
Tuesday, February 12
 

10:45am EST

Who's ITsavvy? We are, of course.
ITsavvy is a single source end-to-end IT provider, one of the first in the country to specialize both in expedited product delivery and advanced IT solutions. ITsavvy built its reputation as a value-added reseller offering best-in-industry support and delivery speed. Its growing technology portfolio includes Engineering Solutions, Managed Services, Cloud Solutions and Unified Communications.

Speakers
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Bill Dykema

Vice President, Advanced Solutions Group, ITsavvy
Bill Dykema has been working in Information Technology for over 20 years and has seen the evolution from centralized, to de-centralized and back towards centralized IT infrastructure over those years. Working as a Systems Administrator, an IT Director and a Consultant, he’s seen... Read More →
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Scott Gibson

Senior Client Executive, ITSavvy
Scott has been with ITsavvy since 2011 and continues to build lasting client relationships based on his experience and, ability to build trust.


Tuesday February 12, 2013 10:45am - 11:30am EST
E172 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA

12:00pm EST

Replacing Obsolete PC’s with Virtual Desktops: Funding, Success Stories, and Lessons Learned.
In this session we will take an in depth look at the IT challenges schools face today and how virtual desktops can overcome these challenges. We will also review what virtual desktops are, how they work, and the funding options that are available to districts in the state of Ohio. Lastly, a representative from the district will be on hand to talk about the drivers behind the project, how it was funded, lessons learned, and speak about their experience with the new environment.

Speakers
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Ben Sterley

Sales Engineer, Laketec Communications
Ben Sterley is an experienced IT professional that has been designing, installing, and maintaining IT systems for over 10 years. Recently Ben has focused on designing and deploying large scale desktop and server virtualization projects in the K-12 and Higher-Ed space. His mission... Read More →
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Jarad Whiteside

Senior Sales Executive, Laketec Communications
Jarad Whiteside has over 8 years of techology sales experience in the educational market, as well as 5 years of virtualization experience.


Tuesday February 12, 2013 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
D246 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA

1:15pm EST

1:1 Initiatives: Keeping Students Safe at School and at Home

Does your school issue iPads or laptops to students? What happens when they use these devices off-campus? In a world where technology allows students to access learning materials anywhere, anytime, protecting students on the internet becomes even more critical. This session will discuss best practices to ensure that students using the internet are just as protected at home as they are at school.


Speakers
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Bryan O'Neil

Content Security Product Evangelist, Barracuda Networks


Tuesday February 12, 2013 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
D232

1:15pm EST

Adopting ilearnOhio – Full Integration and Implementation
ilearnOhio is a comprehensive e-learning platform, funded by the Ohio General Assembly. This session will provide information for administrators and district-level leaders about how they can integrate the ilearnOhio platform in their district. Details regarding legacy systems, student accounts, data tracking and reporting will be shared as well as technical necessities for full implementation.

Speakers
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Thomas Crawford

Education Relations, IQ Innovations LLC
Thomas Crawford has over ten years of experience in education. He has spent several years training and working with educational organizations on creating and implementing online and blended learning programs. Mr. Crawford’s international teaching experience spans from brick and... Read More →
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John Croyle

ilearnOhio Program Manager, Ohio Resource Center
John Croyle, M.A., before joining the Ohio Resource Center team, was the program manager for an online distance education program that awarded over 50,000 professional development credits to more than 10,000 professionals from 86 countries and 46 U.S. institutions. Currently, John... Read More →



Tuesday February 12, 2013 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
C123-124

1:15pm EST

Using Communications to Protect Students, Inform Parents and Engage the Community

Are you getting the most out of technology you use to communicate with staff and parents? Do you have trouble justifying its costs, even though you know how much more efficient it makes your staff? This facilitated discussion provides an arsenal of ideas you can put to work immediately to make the most out of your communications technology, giving you the confidence and ammunition you need to justify this time-saving and increasingly indispensable link to parents, staff and the community.


Speakers
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Jim Daniel

Executive Director, Kids Read Now
Dr. Daniel has a 44-year career in public and higher education. He earned a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and holds a master’s degree in guidance and counseling and a bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio University. Dr. Daniel’s... Read More →


Tuesday February 12, 2013 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
D244-245 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA
 
Wednesday, February 13
 

8:00am EST

Managing an Effective BYOD Student Smartphone Program for Affordable 1:1 Mobile Learning
Students across all socio-economic backgrounds are carrying their high powered smartphones into the school. Indeed 2012-13 was seen in Ohio as the year schools first introduced BYOD, Bring Your Own Device. Ohio educators are embracing student smartphones because they realize these mobile learning devices help to engage their students on a 24 hour basis.

Speakers
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Damon Cockrel

Solution Sales Manager, Sprint
Damon brings over twenty years of mobile technology experience as a solutions consultant and engineer. In his most recent role as Sprint's Midwest Region Solution Sales Manager for K-20 markets, Damon focuses his daily efforts on bringing mobile learning technology solutions to schools... Read More →



Wednesday February 13, 2013 8:00am - 8:45am EST
D244-245 400 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 USA
 


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