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Bryan OBlack
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Bryan OBlack commented on Audrey Watters's group Technology Coordinators SIG
"The ISTE Special Interest Group for Technology Coordinators is proud to announce the 3rd in a Webinar Series that is designed to provide professional development to the nations educational technology leaders. As we continue to embed new…"
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Statement from ISTE CEO on U.S. House of Representatives Proposal for FY2011 Continuing Resolution
For immediate release Feb. 14, 2011 Contact: Marlene Nesary, ISTE, (541) 302-3789 Pat Walsh, Vox Public Relations Public Affairs, (541) 434-7021 STATEMENT FROM ISTE CEO DON KNEZEK ON U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PROPOSAL FOR FY2011 CONTINUING RESOLUTIONWASHINGTON, DC (February 14, 2011) The following statement was released by Don Knezek, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), regarding the proposed FY2011 Continuing Resolution offered by…See More
Bryan OBlack commented on Audrey Watters's group Technology Coordinators SIG
"The ISTE Special Interest Group for Technology Coordinators is proud to announce the launch of a new member benefit. The 2011 ISTE SIGTC Technology Director/Chief Information Officer Webinar Series will help to provide professional development to…"
Bryan OBlack commented on Audrey Watters's group Technology Coordinators SIG
"ISTE Announces New Leadership Conference. ISTE is pleased to announce the launch of its first annual conference for district leaders and decision makers.…"
Bryan OBlack commented on Audrey Watters's group Technology Coordinators SIG
"
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
ISTE SIGTC FORUM @ ISTE 2011 IN PHILADELPHIA, PA
“So You Want An iPad?
Implications and Integration in the Educational Environment”
FORUM INFORMATION
The 2011 ISTE SIGTC Forum will be held…"
cprofitt replied to Bryan OBlack's discussion IT department roles and responsibilities in the group Technology Coordinators SIG
"It sounds like the description would still include support for students though; correct?"
Bryan OBlack replied to Rhona Eserner's discussion IT department roles and responsibilities
"Rhona, you may wish to email Max Frazier frazierm@newmanu.edu. He has written a book and indicated in our forum that he collected job descriptions while authoring it and would be happy to share them with you.
B. O'Black"
Max Frazier replied to Bryan OBlack's discussion IT department roles and responsibilities in the group Technology Coordinators SIG
"I have collected a variety of Tech Coordinator job descriptions when I was working on the second edition of my Technology Coordinator's Handbook. If the member is interested, he/she can contact me directly at frazierm@newmanu.edu (or by phone…"
Ryan Dillon replied to Bryan OBlack's discussion IT department roles and responsibilities in the group Technology Coordinators SIG
"Here are the performance expectations for our in school support tech position."
Bryan OBlack replied to Rhona Eserner's discussion IT department roles and responsibilities
"Rhona,
My name is Bryan O'Black and I am the President-Elect for SIGTC, which is the Special Interest Group for Technology Coordinators. We have a Ning Group on this platform and I would be more than happy to post your question there and you…"
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National Educational Technology Plan Released
RE: National Educational Technology Plan Released On November 9, 2011 the final version of the new National Educational Technology Plan was released by the Department of Education. ESchool News reported, “the new National Educational Technology Plan includes a focus on individualized instruction and connectivity”. The final version outlines five goals: (1) using educational technology to fundamentally change the learning process by making it more engaging and tailored to individual student…See More
cprofitt replied to Bryan OBlack's discussion National Educational Technology Plan Released in the group Technology Coordinators SIG
"I read this back in March of 2010 and presented on it at a regional conference. I will be presenting on it again at NYSCATE.
I think items 1, 3, 4, and 5 are areas that can be achieved with existing technologies. I will post the presentation after…"
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- Director of Technology
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- ISTE SIGTC President-Elect
PASCD Technology Committee Co-Chair (PA Affiliate of ASCD)
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- http://www.sasd.k12.pa.us
A bit about me...
Bryan O’Black joined the SASD Administrative Team in February 2009. Prior to assuming this position Bryan was the Director of Technology for the South Fayette Township School District for 3 years. Prior to entering the K-12 sector Bryan was the Coordinator of Online Programs and Academic Technology Specialist for Duquesne University's School of Leadership and Professional Advancement.
In his position as Director of Technology Bryan is responsible for the following areas: network administration, system wide infrastructure, web development, online course development, strategic planning, integration of technology into the classroom/curriculum, technology staff development and the districts telephone system.
Bryan currently serves on Board of Directors for the Center for Academic Integrity at Clemson University, Smart Futures Inc., the PA Association of Educational Communication and Technology and is on the Executive Board for ISTE’s SIGTC (Special Interests Group for Technology Coordinators).
Mr. O'Black is a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Instructional Technology and a Master's Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Duquesne University.
In his position as Director of Technology Bryan is responsible for the following areas: network administration, system wide infrastructure, web development, online course development, strategic planning, integration of technology into the classroom/curriculum, technology staff development and the districts telephone system.
Bryan currently serves on Board of Directors for the Center for Academic Integrity at Clemson University, Smart Futures Inc., the PA Association of Educational Communication and Technology and is on the Executive Board for ISTE’s SIGTC (Special Interests Group for Technology Coordinators).
Mr. O'Black is a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Instructional Technology and a Master's Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Duquesne University.
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Running for ISTE Board Position - School Administrator Seat
Dear ISTE Collegue,
My name is Bryan O’Black and I currently serve as the Director of Technology for the Shaler Area School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.…
ContinuePosted on April 6, 2010 at 4:00pm
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 8:46pm on March 18, 2010,
cprofitt said… - In regards to funding and the NETP 2010:
1. Some of the goals should require little to no funding -- improved filtering and handling student/educators computing devices in the classroom.
2. If schools start to use Open Source software, or at least allow it, the cost of computing will be very attainable for students. If the one to one initiatives can be met by student/family dollars that should free up funding for other projects to be undertaken. In the long run I think the transition towards open courseware and open source software could enable schools to focus on funding projects that impact learning instead of treading water maintaining a fleet of aging computers.
3. The odd thing for me is that many of the districts that can afford 'major' projects are schools receiving government funding; those that are not receiving government funding have been more greatly impacted by the economic woes.
- At 7:02pm on March 17, 2010, cprofitt said…
- I was just about to post the US DoE NETP when I got the email about your post -- great stuff, heh?
- At 9:01am on July 27, 2009,
Betsy Goeltz said…
- I look forward to you becoming an active member of the SIGAdmin group. Sounds like you will have a lot to offer!
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