EN:1998 K-12 School Networking Conference

[Mike Eisenberg <mike@ERICIR.SYR.EDU>]

I am reposting the message about the CoSN conference because I think it is
an important one.  CoSN is a non-profit organization that is committed to
promoting K12 networking.

CoSN is an excellent organization, and I recommend the conference.


Mike



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>     The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is pleased to present:
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>                          Third Annual Conference
>                       K-12 Networking: Realizing the Promise
>   Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel (999 9th Street NW, Washington, D.C.)
>                             February 26-28, 1998
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>** ABOUT THE K-12 SCHOOL NETWORKING CONFERENCE
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>The Third Annual K-12 School Networking Conference will focus on the
>issues, problems and opportunities facing the K-12 community as we move to
>the next phase of deployment of networking technology as an effective
>element in the learning environment of our schools.
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>The impact of recent federal and state rulings to provide discounted
>telecommunications service to K-12 schools and libraries will bring an
>estimated $7.8 billion of new funding for educational technology each year!
>This new infusion of funds will dramatically increase and leverage schools
>and libraries' efforts to utilize the Internet.
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>Over 500 decision makers at the state and district levels will convene to
>learn about new and existing education technology initiatives and identify
>the opportunity and impediments that exist for schools in the digital
>future.
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>** ABOUT CoSN
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>CoSN is a national, nonprofit organization formed to advocate for the use
>of telecommunications in K-12 classrooms to improve learning.  Members
>represent school district and state educational entities, nonprofit
>organizations, companies and individuals who support our vision.  For
>Membership information, visit our web site at <www.CoSN.org> or send a
>e-mail message to <info@CoSN.org>.
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>** DYNAMIC CONFERENCE FOCI:
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>- Professional Development:   New Roles and Competencies
>- Innovations:   Fostering Learning with Telecommunications
>- Access:   Ensuring Access for All
>- Policy:   Efforts at the Federal, State & Local Levels
>- E-Rate:   Program & Policy Implications of the E-Rate Discounts
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>** WHO WILL ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE?
>
>Over 500 decision-makers at the school district, state and national level
>will convene to learn about opportunities and impediments that exist for
>using the 21st century information technologies to improve learning.
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>** MEET OUR CONFERENCE AUDIENCE!
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>The K-12 School Networking Conference is a conference hosted by school
>networking leaders.  You'll meet key members of Congress and top-level
>decision makers from school districts, states, universities, leading
>education associations, and the private sector.
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>** TO REGISTER
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>The Registration form is posted on the CoSN website <www.cosn.org>.
>Simply print the form and fax or mail with payment.
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>       Consortium for School Networking
>       1555 Connecticut Avenue N.W.
>       Suite 200
>       Washington, D.C. 20036
>       (202) 466-6296
>       (202) 462-9043 fax
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>                 **** PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE AGENDA ****
>    For the latest information about the Conference, visit our website:
>                            http:\\www.CoSN.org
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>THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998
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>1:00 - 2:45    Opening Plenary - Federal, State and Local Efforts to Support
>              School Networking
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>       U.S. Senator James M. Jeffords (R-VT),
>          Chairman, Labor and Human Resources Committee *Invited
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>       U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA),
>          Member, Labor and Human Resources Committee *Invited
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>Hear leading congressional champions from the Senate education committee
>advocate increasing technology in classrooms. Also, learn more about an
>exciting new initiative that the MCI Foundation and CoSN are undertaking to
>enhance state-wide efforts to bring networking technology to schools.
>
>2:45 - 3:00    Break
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>3:00 - 5:30    Breakouts
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>5:30 - 7:15    Reception and Opening of Exhibit Hall
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>7:15 - 9:30    Banquet and Town Hall Debate:
>               School Networking to Improve Education: A Delusion or
>Promise?
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>               Todd Oppenheimer, Associate Editor, Newsweek Interactive
>                       vs.
>               Judy Salpeter, Editor, Education Technology Learning
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>Mr. Oppenheimer's article, "The Computer Delusion" (Atlantic Monthly, July
>1997) has sparked a national debate over efforts to connect classrooms to
>the Internet.  Listen as two national spokespersons face off on this hot
>topic.  Then, you'll have the opportunity to question or rebut in the
>Interactive Town Hall Debate.
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>FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1998
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>8:30 - 9:45    Plenary II - Program and Policy Implications of the E-Rate
>                Discounts
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>       The Honorable Julia Johnson
>       Member of the Joint Federal/State Board on Universal Service
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>       The Honorable Susan Ness
>       Federal Communications Commissioner
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>       Ira Fishman
>       CEO, Schools and Libraries Corporation
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>Listen to the key national leaders who are shaping the new E-Rate
>telecommunications discounts for schools and libraries.
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>9:45 - 10:15   Break
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>10:15 - 11:30  Breakouts
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>11:30 - 1:30   Visit Exhibits
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>12:15 - 1:15   Lunch and Learn Sessions
>                  Presented by Conference Sponsors
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>1:30 - 3:30    Plenary III - Research, Policy and Child Safety
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>       Don Cameron
>       Executive Director, National Education Association *Invited
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>       Allan Weis
>       President & CEO, Advanced Network Services
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>       David E. Shaw, Ph.D.
>       Chairman, President's Panel on Educational Technology
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>       Leslie Harris
>       CoSN Legislative Consultant
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>Learn about two new critical studies: the CEO Forum's School Technology and
>Readiness Report and the Report to the President on the Use of Technology
>to Strengthen K-12 Education.  Hear the latest on congressional and
>administration actions on educational technology.  Participate in a
>provocative panel discussion about On-line Child Safety.
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>3:30 - 3:45    Break
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>3:45 - 5:00    Breakouts
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>5:00 - 6:00    Reception and CoSN Annual Meeting
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>SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1998
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>9:00 - 12:00   Plenary IV - Future Visions
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>       U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) *Invited
>       Member, Labor and Human Resources Committee
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>**PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
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>Networking Fundamentals for Educators
>Presented by JDL Technologies
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>Wednesday, February 25, 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. through
>Thursday, February 26, 8:30 - 12:00 p.m.
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>This vendor-neutral course is designed to help teach local technology
>coordinators how to be wise consumers of standards-based networking
>technology and become self-supporting in network design and implementation.
> It seems as though the technology coordinator's responsibility has become
>the most stressful in education.  All of the subjects are taught with
>hands-on interactive activities and are IEEE standards based.
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>$ 175.00 before January 26, 1998
>$ 200.00 before February 13, 1998
>$ 225.00 after February 13, 1998
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>Maximizing the E-Rate Discount for Your School District
>Thursday, February 26, 8:30 - 12:00 p.m.
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>An Intensive half-day workshop designed to help your school district
>prepare for and receive maximum savings from federally legislated E-Rate
>discounts on telecommunications services.  Beginning January 1, 1998, $2.25
>billion dollars will be available annually for schools and libraries to
>bring 21st century telecommunications to the classroom.  This highly rated
>workshop was presented by CoSN and the American Association of School
>Administrators at eight sites during the fall of 1997.  Learn where, when
>and how to apply for E-Rate discounts, and receive a comprehensive workbook
>with key forms, rules and regulations.
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>$75.00 before January 26, 1998
>$100.00 before February 13, 1998
>$125.00 after February 13, 1998
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>AIRLINE AND CAR RENTAL RESERVATIONS:
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>Reliable Travel International, CoSN's official and exclusive travel agency
>offers discounted airfares and rental car rates to provide guaranteed
>savings to you.  Call Reliable Travel International at 1-800-645-6504 and
>refer to the K-12 School Networking Conference.
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>HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
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>Hotel rooms have been reserved at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel
>(999 - 9th  Street N.W., Washington, D.C.) for $145/night (single/double
>-- main hotel) and $165/night (single/double -- Renaissance Club Tower),
>sleeping rooms with Internet access are $20 extra/room/night; and at the
>Grand Hyatt Hotel (1000 H Street N.W., Washington, D.C.) for $159/night
>(single/double).  Reservations must be received by January 16, 1998.
>Reservations after this date are subject to availability. Call the
>Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel at 1-800-HOTELS-1, and Grand Hyatt Hotel
>at 1-800-233-1234. Refer to K-12 School Networking Conference.
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>CITY TOUR:
>Trolley Tour by Greyline will pick up guests from the hotel every half hour
>from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at $18/person. Please make your reservation in
>advance at the concierge in the lobby of the Renaissance Washington D.C.
>Hotel.
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>CANCELLATIONS:
>Requests for refund can be honored only if made in writing:
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>Before 12/31/97  --- No Charge
>On or Before 2/13/98   --- Refund minus $50.00 service fee
>After 2/13/98    --- No Refund
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>CONFERENCE SPONSORS:
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>3Com
>Advanced Network Services
>America Online
>Bay Networks
>Bell Atlantic
>Compaq
>Cisco Systems, Inc.
>IBM
>Microsoft
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>With Support From:
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>Los Alamos National Laboratories
>Marino Institutes
>National Education Association
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