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.
David Hampton
Technology - Contact

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 2.0 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 Documents
Resource Links
eSchool
Link to eSchool Login Page
ADE Links and Resources
ADE Website
ADE Computer Science Education Page
SCS Standards FAQ
ADE StudentGPS Dashboards
ADE Sandbox
Digital Sandbox Login Finder
Arkansas IDEAS
Arkansas IDEAS
Arkansas iTunes U
Arkansas K-12 on iTunes U
E-rate
USAC/SLD
FCC Registration Number Lookup (FCCRN)
E-Rate Central
FundsForLearning (free to AR schools)
TICAL
IT Security Policies
Arkansas Public IT Security Policy (Defunct ADE Link)
Wireless Security Policy (2011) (Defunct ADE Link)
Technology Plan Resources
Commissioner's Memo regarding Tech Plans no longer required
School Website Requirements
School Website Requirements Google Sheet
2018-19 Guidelines for Posting Personnel Policies and salary Schedules
Older Related Information:
Commissioner's Memo FIN-18-010 (Salary Schedule Info - 7/25/2017)
Commissioners Memo COM-15-004
Comissioner's Memo FIN-15-009 (Where to send sig page)
Commissioner's Memo RT-09-005
Online Tools
Google Drive
EdTechReview - Reviews of technology solutions by k12 educators and administrators.
4Schools Status
4Schools Server Status