UPDATE: ALL Nebraska public libraries are eligible to apply for E-rate. Libraries DO NOT have to be accredited to apply.
NOTE: The dates and rules in this session are specific to Funding Year 2011.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. Christa Burns will cover the basics of E-rate, the changes that have been made this year, and provide tips on completing the first 2 forms in the E-rate process, Form 470 and 471.
UPDATE: ALL Nebraska public libraries are eligible to apply for E-rate. Libraries DO NOT have to be accredited to apply.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. This Basic session will be useful to libraries who have never applied for E-rate, libraries who are new to E-rate and current E-rate libraries who just want a refresher on what E-rate is all about.
NOTE: The dates and rules in this session are specific to Funding Year 2011.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. This Basics session will be useful to libraries who have never applied for E-rate, libraries who are new to E-rate and current E-rate libraries who just want a refresher on what E-rate is all about.
NCompass Live - December 16, 2009.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate?
E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. Christa Burns, State E-rate Coordinator for Libraries, will cover the basics of E-rate and any changes that have been made to the program this year.
This session will be useful to libraries who have never applied for E-rate, libraries who are new to E-rate and current E-rate libraries who just want a refresher on what E-rate is all about.
NOTE: The dates and rules in this session are specific to Funding Year 2012.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. Christa Burns, State E-rate Coordinator for Libraries, will cover the basics of E-rate and any changes that have been made to the program this year. This session will be useful to libraries who have never applied for E-rate, libraries who are new to E-rate and current E-rate libraries who just want a refresher on what E-rate is all about.
Big changes are coming again to E-rate, the federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and public libraries in the United States to obtain affordable Internet access and Connections. USAC has launched the E-Rate Productivity Center, EPC, for the 2016 Funding Year. This new online portal will be the main point of entry for all future E-rate interactions. With your organizational account you will use EPC to file forms, track your application status, communicate with USAC, and more.
What does your library need to know to use this new E-rate portal? In this workshop, Christa Burns, Nebraska’s State E-rate Coordinator for Libraries, will first cover the basics of the E-rate program and then show you how to access and use your account in EPC to submit your Funding Year 2016 E-rate application.
What is E-rate? How can my public library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate?
E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to schools and public libraries on Telecommunications, Internet access, and Internal Connections costs in order to make these services more affordable. There have been some big changes to E-rate since USAC launched the E-Rate Productivity Center(EPC) last year. This new online portal is the main point of entry for all future E-rate interactions. With your organizational account you can now use EPC to file forms, track your application status, communicate with USAC, and more.
What does your public library need to know to use this new E-rate portal? In this workshop, Christa (Burns) Porter, Nebraska’s State E-rate Coordinator for Public Libraries, will first cover the basics of the E-rate program and then show you how to access and use your account in EPC to submit your Funding Year 2017 E-rate application.
UPDATE: ALL Nebraska public libraries are eligible to apply for E-rate. Libraries DO NOT have to be accredited to apply.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. This Basic session will be useful to libraries who have never applied for E-rate, libraries who are new to E-rate and current E-rate libraries who just want a refresher on what E-rate is all about.
NOTE: The dates and rules in this session are specific to Funding Year 2011.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. This Basics session will be useful to libraries who have never applied for E-rate, libraries who are new to E-rate and current E-rate libraries who just want a refresher on what E-rate is all about.
NCompass Live - December 16, 2009.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate?
E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. Christa Burns, State E-rate Coordinator for Libraries, will cover the basics of E-rate and any changes that have been made to the program this year.
This session will be useful to libraries who have never applied for E-rate, libraries who are new to E-rate and current E-rate libraries who just want a refresher on what E-rate is all about.
NOTE: The dates and rules in this session are specific to Funding Year 2012.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. Christa Burns, State E-rate Coordinator for Libraries, will cover the basics of E-rate and any changes that have been made to the program this year. This session will be useful to libraries who have never applied for E-rate, libraries who are new to E-rate and current E-rate libraries who just want a refresher on what E-rate is all about.
Big changes are coming again to E-rate, the federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and public libraries in the United States to obtain affordable Internet access and Connections. USAC has launched the E-Rate Productivity Center, EPC, for the 2016 Funding Year. This new online portal will be the main point of entry for all future E-rate interactions. With your organizational account you will use EPC to file forms, track your application status, communicate with USAC, and more.
What does your library need to know to use this new E-rate portal? In this workshop, Christa Burns, Nebraska’s State E-rate Coordinator for Libraries, will first cover the basics of the E-rate program and then show you how to access and use your account in EPC to submit your Funding Year 2016 E-rate application.
What is E-rate? How can my public library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate?
E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to schools and public libraries on Telecommunications, Internet access, and Internal Connections costs in order to make these services more affordable. There have been some big changes to E-rate since USAC launched the E-Rate Productivity Center(EPC) last year. This new online portal is the main point of entry for all future E-rate interactions. With your organizational account you can now use EPC to file forms, track your application status, communicate with USAC, and more.
What does your public library need to know to use this new E-rate portal? In this workshop, Christa (Burns) Porter, Nebraska’s State E-rate Coordinator for Public Libraries, will first cover the basics of the E-rate program and then show you how to access and use your account in EPC to submit your Funding Year 2017 E-rate application.
This is the presentation for the seventh session of a workshop CTO developed on the Management of Universal Service Access Funds (USAFs), held in Cameroon. It analyses interventions and the formats of existing USAFs and presents the best practices in the processes.
An Investigation into the Impact of the Electronic Taxation System: A Case St...BIJFMCF Journal
The Namibian government has benefited to date from information technology in many ways. The current research attempts to investigate the impact of electronic taxation systems, how well it is used, understood and utilized in developing countries. The importance of understanding and influencing Namibian citizens’ acknowledgement of E-Government services is key, given the substantial investment in government communication, information system technology and the potential for cost saving. One of the most successful E-Government initiatives, the electronic filing system (e-Filing), allows tax returns to be filed electronically. Despite many taxpayers adopting this method, a large number are still using the traditional manual method of filing tax returns. A descriptive research approach, namely the Quantitative method was used to evaluate the impact of electronic taxation systems. This study utilized the decomposed theory of planned behavior with factors adjusted specifically for Namibia as a developing country to identify the possible determinants of user acceptance of the e-Filing system among taxpayers. This exploratory study was conducted by means of a questionnaire survey.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. This Basics session will be useful to libraries who have never applied for E-rate, libraries who are new to E-rate and current E-rate libraries who just want a refresher on what E-rate is all about.
This is the presentation for the seventh session of a workshop CTO developed on the Management of Universal Service Access Funds (USAFs), held in Cameroon. It analyses interventions and the formats of existing USAFs and presents the best practices in the processes.
An Investigation into the Impact of the Electronic Taxation System: A Case St...BIJFMCF Journal
The Namibian government has benefited to date from information technology in many ways. The current research attempts to investigate the impact of electronic taxation systems, how well it is used, understood and utilized in developing countries. The importance of understanding and influencing Namibian citizens’ acknowledgement of E-Government services is key, given the substantial investment in government communication, information system technology and the potential for cost saving. One of the most successful E-Government initiatives, the electronic filing system (e-Filing), allows tax returns to be filed electronically. Despite many taxpayers adopting this method, a large number are still using the traditional manual method of filing tax returns. A descriptive research approach, namely the Quantitative method was used to evaluate the impact of electronic taxation systems. This study utilized the decomposed theory of planned behavior with factors adjusted specifically for Namibia as a developing country to identify the possible determinants of user acceptance of the e-Filing system among taxpayers. This exploratory study was conducted by means of a questionnaire survey.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. This Basics session will be useful to libraries who have never applied for E-rate, libraries who are new to E-rate and current E-rate libraries who just want a refresher on what E-rate is all about.
Updated and revised on February 10, 2015, to include changes from the Second Modernization Report and Order (December 11, 2014) and clarifications made by the FCC and USAC.
Original description:
Big changes are coming to E-rate, the federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and public libraries in the United States to obtain affordable Internet access and Connections. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted the E-rate Modernization Order on July 11, 2014. The Order takes major steps to modernize and streamline the E-rate program and focuses on expanding funding for Broadband and WiFi Internet Access. In part to accomplish this, funding for Voice Services (telephone) will be gradually phased out.
What does your library need to know to prepare for these changes? In this workshop, Christa Burns, Nebraska’s State E-rate Coordinator for Libraries, will cover the basics of E-rate and explain the changes that will be made to the program for Funding Year 2015 and beyond.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate?
E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. Christa Burns, State E-rate Coordinator for Libraries, will cover the basics of E-rate and any changes that have been made to the program for Funding Year 2014.
This session will be useful to libraries who have never applied for E-rate, libraries who are new to E-rate, and current E-rate libraries who just want a refresher on what E-rate is all about.
NCompass Live - October 14, 2020
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What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate?
E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to schools and public libraries on the cost of their Internet Access and Connections to make these services more affordable. This includes Broadband, Fiber, and Wi-Fi Internet access as well as Internal Connections, such as wiring, routers, switches, and other network equipment. This session will cover the basics of the E-rate program and will be useful to libraries who have never applied for E-rate, libraries who are new to E-rate, and current E-rate libraries who just want a short refresher on what E-rate is all about.
NOTE: The dates and rules in this session will be specific to E-rate Funding Year 2021.
Presenter: Christa Porter, Nebraska's State E-rate Coordinator for Public Libraries, Nebraska Library Commission.
Big changes are coming to E-rate, the federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and public libraries in the United States to obtain affordable Internet access and Connections. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted the E-rate Modernization Order on July 11, 2014. The Order takes major steps to modernize and streamline the E-rate program and focuses on expanding funding for Broadband and WiFi Internet Access. In part to accomplish this, funding for Voice Services (telephone) will be gradually phased out.
What does your library need to know to prepare for these changes? In this workshop, Christa Burns, Nebraska’s State E-rate Coordinator for Libraries, will cover the basics of E-rate and explain the changes that will be made to the program for Funding Year 2015 and beyond.
What is E-rate? How can my public library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate?
E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to schools and public libraries on Telecommunications, Internet access, and Internal Connections costs in order to make these services more affordable. There have been some big changes to E-rate since USAC launched the E-Rate Productivity Center(EPC). This new online portal is the main point of entry for all E-rate interactions. With your organizational account you can now use EPC to file forms, track your application status, communicate with USAC, and more.
What does your public library need to know to use this new E-rate portal? In this workshop, Christa Porter, Nebraska’s State E-rate Coordinator for Public Libraries, will first cover the basics of the E-rate program and then show you how to access and use your account in EPC to submit your Funding Year 2018 E-rate application.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate?
E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to schools and public libraries on the cost of their Internet Access and Connections to make these services more affordable. This includes Broadband, Fiber, and Wi-Fi Internet access as well as Internal Connections, such as wiring, routers, switches, and other network equipment.
The E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) is your online portal for all E-rate interactions. With your organizational account you can use EPC to file forms, track your application status, communicate with USAC, and more.
In this workshop, Christa Porter, Nebraska’s State E-rate Coordinator for Public Libraries, will explain the E-rate program and show you how to access and use your account in EPC to submit your Funding Year 2021 E-rate application.
What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate?
E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to schools and public libraries on the cost of their Broadband, Fiber, and Wi-Fi Internet access and Internal Connections, such as wiring, routers, switches, and other network equipment, in order to make these services more affordable.
The E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) is your online portal for all E-rate interactions. With your organizational account you can use EPC to file forms, track your application status, communicate with USAC, and more.
What does your library need to know to use EPC? In this workshop, Christa Porter, Nebraska’s State E-rate Coordinator for Public Libraries, will cover the basics of the E-rate program and show you how to access and use your account in EPC to submit your Funding Year 2019 E-rate application.
What is E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? How can my library get its piece of the E-rate pie?
E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to schools and public libraries on the cost of their Internet Access and Connections to make these services more affordable. This includes Broadband, Fiber, and Wi-Fi Internet access as well as Internal Connections, such as wiring, routers, switches, and other network equipment.
The E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC) is your online portal for all E-rate interactions. With your organizational account you can use EPC to file forms, track your application status, communicate with USAC, and more.
In this workshop, Christa Porter, Nebraska’s State E-rate Coordinator for Public Libraries, will cover the basics of the E-rate program and show you how to access and use your account in EPC to submit your Funding Year 2020 E-rate application.
NCompass Live - April 10, 2024
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Libraries have been offering programming for decades, and in many cases the model has been, "Let’s plan a program, promote it, and see who shows up." This approach hasn’t changed much, even with social and technological changes, not to mention the pandemic and streaming programs. Program planning with a marketing mindset starts with identifying your customer’s needs and wants, then developing programs and services to meet those needs and wants. We’ll discuss how to use research – quantitative and qualitative – to plan and market programs that will engage your customers. We’ll talk about "bundling" programs and services for different audience segments. We’ll also cover how this more strategic approach can save time and resources for your library.
Presenter: Cordelia Anderson, Library Marketing and Communications Consultant, Cordelia Anderson Consulting.
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Erin Crockett, Library Director, Carroll County Library, Huntingdon, TN (Population served: 4,433)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Alec Staley, Branch Manager, Worcester County Library – Ocean City Branch, Ocean City, MD (Population served: 6,900)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Katarina Spears, Library Director; Baylee Hughes, Community Engagement Librarian, James L. Hamner Public Library, Amelia Court House, VA (Population served: 13,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Amber Sweetland, Director, Kimball Public Library, Kimball, NE (Population served: 2,500)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Abbie Steuhm, Research & Scholarship Librarian, Karl E. Mundt Library, Dakota State University, Madison, SD (FTE: 2,000)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Karen Mier, Library Director, Plattsmouth Public Library, Plattsmouth, NE (Population served: 6,620)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Jennifer Chess, Communications & Marketing Librarian; Lori Mullooly, Events and Programming Librarian; Lisa Gomez, Exhibition Librarian; U.S. Military Academy Library, West Point, NY (FTE: 4,400)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2024
February 23, 2024
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
NCompass Live - March 13, 2024
While every library is unique, they all seem to share one thing in common: they could use more money! Grant funding might be the just thing to help buy technology for STEM programming, get a new service initiative off the ground, or complete a renovation. But applying for grants can be overwhelming – and that’s assuming you can even find one for which you qualify. This session aims to introduce you to the tools to make the grant application process more easily navigable. In this session, Kathryn will provide tips for putting your best foot forward when it comes time to submit your proposal. Handouts include a roadmap to success and descriptions of various sections of the application.
Presenter: Kathryn Brockmeier, Grant Consultant.
NCompass Live - February 14, 2024
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Nebraska’s statewide education network, Network Nebraska, has made great strides in expanding broadband services and fostering digital equity in the state. By significantly expanding access to eduroam* in community anchor institutions, such as K-12 schools, community colleges, and libraries, ConnectEd Nebraska has made an important impact on the state’s educational landscape. In addition, ConnectEd Nebraska is piloting innovative collaborations between school districts and local ISPs to expand access to eduroam in unique ways that go beyond traditional anchor institutions, reducing barriers to broadband access and enhancing educational opportunities. Attend this session to learn what eduroam is, where it's deployed throughout the state, and how your library can get involved.
More information is available at https://connectednebraska.com/
* eduroam is a secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the research and education community that allows students, researchers, and staff from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across campus and when visiting other participating sites.
Presenter: Brett Bieber, Assistant Vice President, IT Client Services, University of Nebraska.
NCompass Live - February 7, 2024
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
Do you have WiFi questions? Sherm has the answers!
On this episode on NCompass Live, the Nebraska Library Commission's Library Technology Support Specialist, Andrew 'Sherm' Sherman, will cover:
The current standards of WiFi technology
What WiFi standards and equipment libraries should be utilizing
The pros and cons of the different WiFi configurations in a library environment
The assistance Sherm can provide to libraries with their WiFi and other technology needs
NCompass Live - January 24, 2024
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Brief book talks and reviews of new titles recommended to school and public librarians, covering both middle and high school levels, that were published within the last year.
Presenter: Sally Snyder, Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services, Nebraska Library Commission and Dana Fontaine, Librarian, Fremont High School.
NCompass Live - January 17, 2024
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Have you wondered if your library's website needs some work? How do you decide that, without being subjective? How do you know what to measure, or how to measure it? There are many current standards for content, images, navigation, usability, and more that can be readily applied to your website, allowing for a more objective analysis of what you currently have. A website audit can provide a valuable framework, especially before beginning a full or even partial redesign of your library's site. Learn about data-based principles that can guide your future work and discover some tools that can provide concrete specifics for elements that may need attention.
Presenter: Laura Solomon, MCIW, MLS is the Library Services Manager for the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). She has been doing web development and design for more than twenty years, in both public libraries and as an independent consultant. She specializes in developing with Drupal. She is a 2010 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. She's written three books about social media and content marketing, specifically for libraries, and speaks nationally on both these and technology-related topics. As a former children's librarian, she enjoys bringing the "fun of technology" to audiences and in giving libraries the tools they need to better serve the virtual customer.
NCompass Live - January 10, 2024
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What is the Nebraska Library Commission? Who are we? What do we do?
To kick off 2024, we will introduce you to the people and departments of the Nebraska Library Commission.
In Part 2, you will meet Christa Porter, Library Development Director; Tessa Timperly, Communications Coordinator; Gabe Kramer, Talking Book & Braille Service Director; and Devra Dragos, Technology & Access Services Director.
NCompass Live - January 3, 2024
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What is the Nebraska Library Commission? Who are we? What do we do?
To kick off 2024, we will introduce you to the people and departments of the Nebraska Library Commission.
In Part 1, you will meet Rod Wagner, Library Commission Director; Vern Buis, Computer Services Director; Lisa Kelly, Information Services Director; and Mary Sauers, Government Information Services Librarian.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
2. What is E-rate? Federal program that provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States (and U.S. territories) to obtain affordable telecommunications (telephone) and Internet access. Funded through the Universal Service fee charged to companies that provide telecommunications services. 2
3. What is E-rate? Created by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Telecommunications providers were ordered to supply their services to schools and libraries at discounted rates determined by the FCC (S.652, Section 254(h) (1)(B)). FCC was directed to establish rules “to enhance... access to advanced telecommunications and information services for all public and nonprofit elementary and secondary school classrooms, health care providers, and libraries” (Section 254(h) (2)(A)). 3
4. General information Federal Communications Commission (FCC), an independent U.S. government agency, oversees the E-rate program Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), a not-for-profit, administers E-rate along with three other programs Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) is the part of USAC with responsibility for E-rate 4
5. General information E-rate Rules The FCC sets rules and policies through orders Policies are defined in the text of orders Sixth Report and Order released Sept. 28, 2010. Effective Date of the Order – Jan. 3, 2011 - 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. USAC/SLD develops procedures for specific actions, such as how to process applications USAC submits its procedures to the FCC for approval each year 5
6. General information Commitments for E-rate are made by funding year, which runs from July 1 through the following June 30 E.g., FY2011 is July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012 Commitments are capped at $2.25 billion for each funding year Once each year, FCC can roll over unused funds from previous funding years into the current funding year Starting with FY2010, cap will be increased based on inflation. New cap for FY2010: $2.27 billion. 6
7. General information Who can apply? Libraries and library systems Eligible for assistance via LSTA funds In NE – all public libraries are eligible to apply. In NE – library must be Accredited. Schools and school districts Consortia – groups of eligible entities that band together to aggregate demand and negotiate lower prices 7
8. General information How large are the discounts on eligible products and services? Discounts: 20% to 90% of eligible costs Discount for a library depends on: Percentage of K-12 students eligible for National School Lunch Program (NSLP) in the school district in which the library is located - can’t include PreK Urban or rural location of the library 8
9. Calculate Your Discount – 3 Steps Check your NSLP data on the Nebraska DOE website: http://www.education.ne.gov/DataServices/ Data_and_Information.htm Check your Urban/Rural Status: http://www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step05/ urban-rural/default.aspx Use the Discount Matrix to determine your discount : http://www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step05/ discount-matrix.aspx Instructions/example: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/discount.asp#library
11. What is “E-rate-able”? The FCC publishes the Eligible Services List each year. The list can be found at the SLD site in PDF format: http://www.usac.org/sl/tools/eligible-services-list.aspx
12. Eligible Services What services are eligible? Priority 1 (funded first) Telecommunications Service – eligible telecommunications carrier Telecommunications – non-telecommunications carrier via fiber Internet Access Priority 2 (funded beginning with neediest applicants first) Internal Connections Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections 12
13. Dark Fiber Lease of fiber, lit or dark, is eligible in Telecommunications or Internet Access from any provider dark fiber must be lit immediately. Cannot purchase excess capacity for future growth. Modulating equipment for leased dark fiber, leased or purchased, is not eligible. Maintenance of dark fiber is eligible. Installation costs are eligible.
14. Dark Fiber Up-front construction costs: Construction on school or library property is eligible. Construction beyond the property line is ineligible. Any provider can provide telecommunications over fiber - includes voice phone service, distance learning, state and regional networks, utility companies, and private companies. Tip – Form 470 - Post for dark fiber in both Telecommunications and Internet Access categories to maximize the pool of providers.
15. E-rate Forms There are four basic forms - all can be filed online Form 470 (I want a service) Form 471 (I have chosen a service provider) Form 486 (I am receiving the service) Form 472/474 (I have paid all my bills – give me my money!) Online filing speeds processing and reduces errors: http://www.sl.universalservice.org/menu.asp Libraries need to keep copies of all E-rate paperwork for 5 years after the last date of service. Can be electronic or paper.
17. General information Each time you file a program form, USAC sends you a letter Letters are color-coded by funding year 2006 Canary 2007 Pink 2008 Blue 2009 Canary 2010 Pink 2011 Blue
18. Technology planning *New Rule* Starting for FY2011, if you are only requesting Priority 1, a technology plan is NOT required You must write a technology plan that contains the following elements: Goals and strategies for using technology to improve education or library services Staff training Needs assessment Evaluation plan Budget (ONLY for Tech Plans for FY2010 and earlier) 18
19. Four criteria for a technology plan (1) Goals and strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to improve library services; (2) a professional development strategy to ensure that staff know how to use these new technologies to improve library services; (3) An assessment of the telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services that will be needed to improve library services; (4) An evaluation process that enables the library to monitor progress toward the specified goals and make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and opportunities as they arise.
20. E-rate and Technology Plans Technology Plans criteria for E-rate - http://www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step02/technology-planning/ NLC Technology Planning Worksheet - http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/erate/ worksheet.html Libraries need to keep copies of the technology plan and the approval letter for audit purposes.
21. Technology Plans Must be written prior to the Form 470 filing - Should have a “creation date” that pre-dates the Form 470 Plans must support requested services on Form 470 Should be written for 3 years - can be updated/modified if significant changes are needed Must be approved by a USAC-certified Technology Plan Approver before your services begin or before you file the Form 486—whichever date is earlier If Priority 2 services are included in current approved technology plan, and plan covers at least part of upcoming funding year, new plan is not needed.
33. Request services - Form 470 You post a Form 470 to: Open a competitive bidding process Notify potential bidders (service providers) of the types and quantities of services that you need Define the scope of your needs (e.g., a school building, a library system, a state network) 25
34. Form 470 Must be posted for at least 28 days before you choose a vendor, sign contracts and file Form 471 February 24, 2011 is the last day you can post a Form 470 and still comply with the 28-day waiting period for FY2011. Keep track of all bids if any are received Price must be primary factor in selecting a phone company if you receive multiple bids. Must file this form every year for telephone
40. Acronyms and terms Billed Entity Number (BEN) – an identification number assigned by USAC to each school or library building Need a BEN? Call SLD at 1-888-203-8100 Personal Identification Number (PIN) – a code assigned by USAC to applicants for use in certifying program forms online USAC issues a PIN to every new authorized person filing a paper Form 470, 471, or 486 32
41. Acronyms and terms (cont.) Form 470 Receipt Notification Letter (RNL) – a letter issued by USAC to the applicant that summarizes the information provided in the Form 470 Allowable vendor selection/contract date (ACD) – the date 28 days after the Form 470 is posted to the USAC website 33
42. Competitive bidding When you open a competitive bidding process for your services: Potential bidders have the information from your Form 470 and/or RFP and can respond to your requests You must ensure that the competitive bidding process is open and fair You must be prepared to evaluate bids 34
43. Competitive bidding Must have a fair and open bidding process Bid document (RFP) optional, is a local decision All vendors are treated the same; have access to same information Vendors cannot be involved in your 470 Must choose most cost-effective bid Cost must be primary factor Non-eligible products/services not part of cost effectiveness Fully document your bid review process and any decision(s) Record dates of any decisions, actions taken, etc. 35
44. Competitive bidding After you close the competitive bidding process for your services (on or after the ACD): You can evaluate the bids received You can choose your service provider(s) You can sign a contract You can post a Form 471 36
45. Choose services – Form 471 You post a Form 471 to: Report information on the service providers and services you have chosen Provide a list of the libraries that will receive services Include discount calculation information including student NSLP counts Certify your compliance with program rules 37
50. The FY2011 application filing window opened at noon EST on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Form 471 must be postmarked or filed online by 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 24, 2011.
51. Form 470 certifications must also be filed online or postmarked before the close of the 471 filing window38
54. FCC Registration Number (FCC RN) Added to Form 471 Persons and entities doing business with the FCC must obtain an FCC RN and supply it when doing business with the FCC (Form 471 Block 1 entities only) To look up your library’s FCC RN, or request one, go to: https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do
56. Receipt Acknowledgement Letter (RAL) Form 471 Receipt Acknowledgment Letter (RAL) Cover page of important reminders Provides confirmation of certain information entered from Form 471 Data entry errors may be corrected within three weeks by using the RAL (including Block 4 worksheets) Applicants can request funding reductions but not funding increases 43
57. Acronyms and terms Funding Request Number (FRN) – the identification number assigned to a Form 471 Block 5 funding request Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) – the identification number assigned by USAC to a service provider Service providers may have more than one SPIN in order to identify separate business units, different states in which they operate, etc. 44
58. Acronyms and terms (cont.) Item 21 Attachment (Item 21) – the description of services associated with a funding request (Item 21 on Form 471) Form 471 Receipt Acknowledgment Letter (RAL) – a letter issued by USAC to the applicant and the service provider that summarizes the information provided in the Form 471 Many of the entries on the form can be corrected after submission by using the RAL 45
59. Application review USAC reviews your Form(s) 471 to: Check the eligibility of the schools and libraries and their discount levels Verify that the services you requested are eligible for discounts Give you an opportunity to make allowable corrections to your form In some cases, ask for additional verification of your compliance with program rules 46
75. Acronyms and terms Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) – the USAC group that reviews and makes funding decisions on program applications Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) – a letter issued by USAC to the applicant and the service provider that contains commitment decisions on funding requests 49
76. Start services – Form 486 You post a Form 486 to: Notify USAC that services have started and invoices for those services can be processed and paid Provide the name of the TPA that approved your technology plan Report your status of compliance with CIPA 50
82. Acronyms and terms Form 486 Notification Letter – a letter issued by USAC to the applicant and service provider after a Form 486 has been processed Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) – a law with specific requirements on Internet safety policies and filtering 52
83. Invoicing USAC - Forms 472/474 Applicants have a choice of two invoicing methods to receive discounts on eligible services: Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR) Form 472 to receive reimbursement after you have paid your bill Service Provider Invoice (SPI) Form 474 to receive the discount on your bill 53
84. Invoicing USAC - Forms 472/474 BEAR Form is filed by the applicant and approved by the service provider after the applicant has paid for the services in full Form due October 28, 120 days after last service date, June 30 Or 120 days after date of Form 486 Notification Letter SPI Form is filed by the service provider after the applicant has been billed for the non-discount portion of the cost of eligible services 54
85. Invoicing USAC - Forms 472/474 Acronyms and terms BEAR Notification Letter – a letter issued by USAC to the applicant and service provider after a BEAR has been processed Quarterly Disbursement Report – a report issued to the applicant detailing all invoicing activity (BEARs and SPIs) during the previous quarter 55
86. Getting help SLD Client Service Bureau (CSB) 1-888-203-8100 Submit a Question - http://www.slforms.universalservice.org/ EMailResponse/EMail_Intro.aspx USAC website – www.usac.org/sl 56
87. Useful Links SL News Briefs - http://www.universalservice.org/sl/tools/ news-briefs/Default.aspx Tip Sheets - http://www.universalservice.org/sl/about/ tip-sheets.aspx Process flowchart – reminds you where you are - http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/sl/pdf/ application-process-flow-chart.pdf