Technology

SWAEC Technology Services encompasses a multitude of services provided to our ten member districts and serving the entire state. The Technology program covers professional development, technical support, and assistance with distance learning.

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Professional development on a variety of topics includes (but not limited to):

Technology Integration Strategies
Internet-based Educational Portals (ArkansasIDEAS, Arkansas iTunesU, etc)
Thinkfinity
Educational & Productivity Software Titles
Web Design
Handheld Computers
Moodle
Technology Planning
Searching and Researching on the Internet
Digital Photography
Blogs, Wikis and Podcasts
Web Tools for Educators
Interactive Whiteboard Technologies
E-Rate

Basic-level technical support is provided for the following areas:

Network design, planning, and implementation
Wireless networking
Server administration in Microsoft and Netware environments
Group policies and domain administration
Network troubleshooting via Etherscope and other devices
Desktop support: hardware, software, peripherals
Mobile device support, implementation, integration
E-Rate policies, procedures, deadlines, and filing assistance
Disaster recovery and Continuity of Operations

Distance Learning assistance is provided in (but not limited to) the following ways:

Technical support related to connectivity
Troubleshooting equipment issues
Research and purchase of replacement compressed interactive video equipment (Cisco/Tandberg, Polycom, etc)
Assist in locating, scheduling, and participating in interactive virtual field trips
Work with providers and schools during scheduling, for troubleshooting, and classroom communication

Technology

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