Archive for the ‘Operations & Maintenance’ Category

Technology and H.R.

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Gabe SoumakianFor Gabe Soumakian, assistant superintendent of human resources at Burbank Unified School District, the human resources function is about more than hiring and processing employment; it’s about building capacity and keeping skilled employees in the district. In this interview with Steve Kay, Gabe shares some of the ways he has put technology to work in support of human resources.

If you enjoyed this episode, click here to find narrated presentations Gabe has produced on highly qualified teachers, cyber safety, and e-mail protocol.

Managing Assets and Data

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Dan NevilleDan Neville, Technology Specialist with Arizona’s Kyrene School District, shares how his district is using technology for more effective asset and data management. He gives examples that range from wireless devices that improve the accuracy of textbooks and equipment inventories to tools for collecting data from lots of sources in one place for analysis and interpretation.

in 2006, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) named Kyrene School District a ”Salute District” in recognition of its focus on technology to promote student achievement. 

Click here to learn more about the tools Dan mentions as well as other related products and resources.

Cell Phones on Campus: Are they driving you crazy?

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

Cell phone clip art from freeclipartpics.comFirst they showed up in every driver’s hand. Now, your second graders are bringing them to school. Yep, cell phones have become as ubiquitous on campus as they are on the roads, and they force us to consider new rules and policies in each context. In this episode, TICAL cadre members Bob Blackney and Kelly Calhoun share their perspectives on the kinds of things we need to consider in crafting campus cell phone policies.

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