October 2024

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Get All In on transforming education at the 2024 OKSTE Conference!

Join us November 6-7 in Tulsa for inspiring keynotes by Dan Fitzpatrick and Matt Miller, a special school librarian panel, and hundreds of sessions covering everything from AI in education to live streaming and cybersecurity.

E-Rate Approves Wi-Fi Hotspots

Schools and libraries can now get E-rate funding for Wi-Fi hotspots and mobile internet service to lend to students and patrons for off-premises use, with funding limits based on student count and a fixed three-year budget cycle.

BLOG POST BY JEFFREY HERBEL, OKSTE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AT ENID PUBLIC SCHOOLS

K-12 Anonymized Threat Response Guidance

CISA's "K-12 Anonymized Threat Response Guidance" provides a toolkit and reference guide to help schools assess, respond to, and prevent anonymous threats while working with law enforcement and community partners.

CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY

Two Google Updates and a Microsoft...a remix from Gemini 

(Verse 1) Yo, check it, Google Droppin' knowledge bombs, it's true

Drive got a facelift, AI knows what you wanna do

Files in your face, no more clickin' round and round

Like two turntables and a microphone, that funky fresh sound

NotebookLM spittin' summaries, insights so profound

But hold up, Microsoft in the house, makin' their own ground

Clipchamp editin' videos, education's gettin' down

Tech giants battlin', best believe it's goin' down

GOOGLE WORKSPACE UPDATES, MICROSOFT EDUCATION BLOG, and REMIX BY GOOGLE GEMINI

My Favorite Book Writing Contest

Oklahoma students in grades 4-12, unleash your creativity! The "My Favorite Book" writing contest, sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, invites you to share your love of reading. Winning essays will be published in the Oklahoma Center for the Book's newsletter, showcasing your passion for books across the state.

OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES


Get ready to ditch the textbook and dive into innovative teaching with Matt Miller! Don't miss his video here. 

Hear him speak and attend his sessions at OKSTE, where this former teacher turned acclaimed author and speaker will inspire you to transform your classroom with technology and creative strategies.

Check out these blog posts and ideas from Matt:

Encouraging Quieter Students to Participate in Classroom Discussions

Help your quieter students find their voice! This article provides practical strategies for creating a classroom environment where all students feel comfortable participating in discussions, leading to richer learning experiences for everyone.

TCEA TECHNOTES

How to Reconnect with Conflict Resolution

Tune in to the "Talking Out of School" podcast and learn valuable conflict resolution skills from former Colorado education commissioner, Katy Anthes. Discover how building rapport and addressing conflict constructively can strengthen relationships and ease tension within your school community.

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION: TALKING OUT OF SCHOOL PODCAST

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and OKSTE is a Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion. 

Learn more about how you can stay safe in this presentation.  

Visit https://staysafeonline.org/ to learn about a variety of cybersecurity topics from this website, including online safety, privacy basics, career and education opportunities in cybersecurity, and how to protect themselves from theft, fraud, and cybercrime. They can also learn about the National Cybersecurity Alliance's events and programs, and how to get involved in the organization.

Thank you to our 2024 Conference Sponsors!