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CTL NL72 cameras failing

Anyone else using this model and having the cameras suddenly stop working? This may be the first time they tried using cameras this year, so not sure exactly when they failed, but this is our second year using this model. Just curious if this is…Continue

Started by Jodee Ebeling in EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY Dec 12.

Google Assistant, Echo, Nest, etc 4 Replies

I remember when these devices first came out, I wondered when they would start showing up in the classroom.  Well many years later I had a new teacher ask if she could get her Echo put on the Wifi.  I told the Superintendent what my thoughts were on…Continue

Started by Daryl Bubbers in EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY. Last reply by Daryl Bubbers Dec 4.

Chromebook Management Programs/Apps 1 Reply

What does everyone use for Chromebook management besides Google Admin?  I have been using Gopher for Chrome before is was bought out by Amplified IT and now Amplified IT was taken over by CDW I think.They are updating it to something bigger than I…Continue

Started by Daryl Bubbers in EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY. Last reply by Daryl Bubbers Dec 3.

CTE Consortium Grant

Colleagues – As mentioned at each of our Regional Networking Meetings this fall, LCSC is releasing the next round of CTE Impact Grants. These are legislative funds that the entirety of EDR 4 has access. The restrictions are less than Perkins, but…Continue

Started by Devi Engelstad in EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY Nov 12.

Grants/Funding for technology in schools

Hello,Are there any local, state, federal grants that  you can apply to for upgrading/adding technology to your school district? This is more about devices and smart panels for teachers. I do know of federal grants for security in schools (like…Continue

Started by Devi Engelstad in EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY Sep 25.

Tech Fees? 6 Replies

Do you charge a "tech fee" for students regardless of breakage?I'm hearing of schools that charge a refundable tech fee at the start of the year. If you return your device in good working order, you get it credited back at the end of the year. If…Continue

Started by Jodee Ebeling in EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY. Last reply by Devi Engelstad Sep 25.

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CTL NL72 cameras failing

Anyone else using this model and having the cameras suddenly stop working? This may be the first time they tried using cameras this year, so not sure exactly when they failed, but this is our second year using this model. Just curious if this is going to continue to be a problem.See More
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