CoSN Member Benefits
Missouri CTOs
May 16, 2011
Kari Arfstrom
CMO, CoSN
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CoSN Mission
To Empower K-12 district
technology leaders to use
technology strategically to
improve teaching and learning
The primary challenge we face in using
technology effectively in education is
human, not technical.
For that reason, CoSN focuses on Leadership
and Policy.
CoSN 2009 - 2012 Goals
1) Increase the skills and competencies of district
technology leaders as defined Framework of
Essential Skills for K-12 CTOs (v. 2.0)
2) Enable educational leaders to understand the
strategic benefit of technology and demonstrate
the value of having a CTO at the cabinet level
3) Build capacity of CTO state chapters and
providing regional professional development for
districts of all sizes
4) Advocate for a vision and necessary resources
in support of the role of technology in advancing
21st century learning
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Who are CoSN Members?
Our membership includes a unique blend of
public and private education and technology
leaders, policy makers, and influencers from
the public and private sectors.
Our core audience are ed tech leaders
Chief Technology Officers [CTOs]
Chief Information Officers [CIOs]
Instructional Technology Directors
Administrative Technology Directors
State & National Goals
Form a collaboration that promotes the
success of both the state chapter and
CoSN.
CoSN cannot continue to do important work on
behalf of district technology leaders without
the support and membership within each
state.
Not replicate but leverage work of other state
organizations.
State Chapters
• State organizations can leverage the resources
and services CoSN already provides.
• CoSN gains a strong network at the state level.
• Given the small audience and their limited
resources, it is more effective to offer one
compelling membership package than for
organizations to compete for scarce resources.
CoSN chapters currently exist in Alabama, California,
Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Texas.
We are in conversations with 10 other states
and a Canadian province.
Overview of CoSN
Member Benefits
• Peer to Peer Connections/Networking
• CoSN Member Bulletin (twice a month), Washington
Update (monthly)
• Quarterly EdTechNext Reports
• Annual CoSN Compendium & Monographs
• MyCoSN members-only site (www.cosn.org/MyCoSN)
• Free Webinar Series
• Representation in Washington DC
• Opportunities to volunteer (governance, committees,
advisory panels)
• Discounts on annual K-12 Annual Conference & Comp
reg for a CTO Clinic
Annual Compendium
Free to CoSN members
2011 Topics
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K-12 Interoperability
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Technology & Curriculum Partnerships
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Leadership for Mobile Learning
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Resource Toolkit for Small Schools
EdTechNext Reports
Four –six page reports on current emerging technologies in
education. FREE for CoSN members
Flexible Mobile Platforms
eContent
Online Professional Learning Communities
Managing Learning: Next-Generation
Learning Systems
3G Services
Cloud Computing
Horizon Report:
2011 K-12 Edition
Launch May 17
Identifies and describes emerging technologies likely to have
an impact on teaching and learning, research or creative
express within education around the globe.
Cloud Computing & Mobiles
Game-based Learning & Open Content
Learning Analytics & Personal Learning Environments
Accompanied by the Horizon Toolkit (V.2) – Facilitators’
Guide and Presentation and Activities Guide with NEW videos
Over 1100 requests in past year!
Download new report at
www.cosn.org/horizon
Don’t forget the webinar TOMORROW!
Leadership Initiatives
Advancing Digital Learning
Budgeting with Total Cost of Ownership
Calculating the Value of Investment
Online Communities of Practice
Cyber Security
Data-driven Decision Making
Empowering the 21st Century Superintendent
Green Computing
IT Crisis Preparedness
Leadership for Mobile Learning
Participatory Learning (Web 2.0): Leadership & Policy
Preparation for Certification
www.cosn.org
/framework
CTO Clinics 2011
Massachusetts
May 5
Florida
June 16
Texas
June 22-23
California
July 21
Georgia
September 29
Webinar Series
2010-2011
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Student Owned Devices at School: Breakthrough
Innovation or Major Pitfall? October, 2010
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Broadband & the Future of E-Rate
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Bridging the Chasm Between the Curriculum &
Technology Departments
December , 2010
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Mastering the Moment in this Economy January, 2011
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Finding Your Pathway to Success April, 2011
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Key Emerging Technologies for Elementary and
Secondary Education: 2011 Horizon Report: K-12
Edition May, 2011
November, 2010
The 2011-12 series will be announced in August.
Other Benefits to Members
CTO Forums and Reports – twice a year events
Education Technology Action Network – Sign up!
Toolkits, Primers, White Papers
Identity Management & Interoperability
Online assessments
Sup’t/team, web 2.0, data use
Knowledge Center
Keep in touch via Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn
CoSN Annual Conference
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Grants and Contracts
•National Science Foundation
•U.S. Education Department
•MacArthur Foundation
•Gates Foundation
Waiting for CCSS Assessment Readiness RFP
Majority of funding comes from our members,
conferences, and sponsors.
CoSN Contact Information
Kari M. Arfstrom, Ph.D.
CoSN
1025 Vermont Ave., NW Suite 1010
Washington, DC 20005
202-861-2676
866-267-8747
karfstrom@cosn.org
Membership@cosn.org