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The CoSN Value of Investment (VOI) Leadership Initiative, is designed to support the effective use of technology in K-12 education. The focus of this initiative is to provide a methodology and tools for K-12 school leaders, allowing them to better measure and articulate the costs and benefits of proposed technology projects. To learn more about the VOI concept, see About VOI. There is little information on determining the value of investment for K-12. View or subscribe to What's New for notifications of information concerning CoSN updates or other information concerning project costs and benefits. At the heart of the CoSN VOI Leadership Initiative is the VOI cost-benefit Methodology & Tools which is a proposed project evaluation approach supported by an online project Cost Estimator and a Project Benefits Worksheet. CoSN Resources includes white papers, articles and presentations with CoSN content to provide a better understanding of VOI. Other Resources provides relavent information from other sources, including Gartner's Total Value of Opportunity (TVO). In order to help you understand the VOI concept in real world situations, CoSN developed three VOI Case Studies. The projects investigated are One-to-one Student Computing, Online Learning and Formative Assessment. We could use several more case study examples; submit your case study brief. For more information and support on VOI and for a list of the school leaders and sponsor representatives who advise this initiative for CoSN, see Contact - Advisory Panel. VOI is an important part of technology leadership in times of economic crisis. See CoSN's "Mastering the Moment" initiative for more information on how VOI analysis of proposed projects provide valuable information to K-12 technology leaders in times of economic stress. Permission is granted under a Creative Commons Attribution License to replicate, copy, distribute, transmit, or adapt the information on these pages provided attribution is provided. © CoSN 2010.
CoSN launched its "Taking TCO to the Classroom" project to provide school leaders with tools to help them estimate the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for their networked computing infrastructure. TCO also includes calculations of costs that may not turn up in a budget, but that can still have an impact on school district operations--for example, when teachers must take time out of their day to address their own tech support problems. To better understand how to strategically use a TCO assessment for your school or district, see "About TCO". TCO news articles that have general applicability to K-12 are referenced under "TCO News" which also allows subscription vis RSS feed. CoSN authored articles, newsletters and presentations can be found under "CoSN Resources." "Other Resources" contains general articles and white papers as well as categorized lists of published resources that apply to K-12. At the heart of CoSN's TCO Leadership Initiative is the fully documented "Cosn-Gartner TCO Tool." Supporting the TCO tool are "Tips and Recommendations," for performing a TCO assessment, "Frequently Asked Questions", "Interpreting the results" of a TCO assessment, and eight formal TCO "case Studies" plus three one-to-one studies and school-submitted case studies. When reviewing the input and results of your TCO assessment, it is helpful to review the "Checklist" for efficient operations. TCO is an important part of technology leadership in times of economic crisis. See CoSN's "Mastering the Moment" initiative for more information on how TCO assessments provide valuable information to K-12 technology leaders in times of economic stress. Permission is granted under a Creative Commons Attribution License to replicate, copy, distribute, transmit, or adapt the information on these pages provided attribution is provided. © CoSN 2010. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday, December 5, 2010
TCO: Assignment
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
"Tech Time" Assignment for Organiz & Admin of Instructional Tech of Prog
I chose to do a tutorial on how to use a Flip Cam. I chose this as I am a GA in the Educational Technology Resource Center in the College of Education at ETSU and we have recently moved from using traditional video cameras to Flip Cams. I give this demonstration quite often. These small and simple cameras are wonderful new tools for students, teachers and faculty. They are now in constant demand. They have also been recently purchased at University school and the students and teachers are using them with wonderful success. I think they are very simple to use and are wonderful assets in the classroom and in the field. They are also great because you do not need tapes or disks to record on and they are very affordable. I personally recommend them. I hope you enjoy my video.
William Kai Stephanos
Here is a link to my video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEZd_t1ditA
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Remarks On Flooding in Pakistan by Hillary Rodham Clinton, US Secretary of State
Remarks On Flooding in Pakistan
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
United Nations Headquarters
New York, New York
August 19, 2010
Good afternoon, Secretary General Ban, President Treki. I listened with great interest and concern as Foreign Minister Qureshi detailed with somber eloquence and painful specificity what the people and Government of Pakistan are facing today.
We are here at the request of the Government of Pakistan to help them respond to the worst natural disaster in their history. As Foreign Minister Qureshi pointed out, the flooding which has affected more than 20 million Pakistanis, more than the population of New York State is so enormous that it is almost hard to fathom and the rain continues to fall. So the extent of the devastation is difficult to gauge. This flooding has already affected more people than the Indian Ocean tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the 2005 Pakistan earthquake combined. And as we meet, we fear that a new wave of water may be about to sweep through areas that have already been devastated and reach to those yet untouched.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those who lost loved ones, who have been displaced from their homes, left without food and water. The United States has and continues to take swift action to help. And on behalf of President Obama and the American people, I want to state our resolve to help Pakistan meet the immediacy of this crisis and then to recover from it. I want the people of Pakistan to know that the United States will stand with you during this crisis. We will be with you as rivers rise and fall. We will be with you as you replant your fields and repair your roads. We will be with you as you meet the long-term challenges to build a stronger nation and a better future.
Under the direction of the Government of Pakistan and the National Disaster Management Authority, the United States has been working since the earliest days of the flooding to provide assistance to those it can reach and who need it most. Our civilian helicopters began assisting in relief efforts almost immediately. American military helicopters were redirected to rescue Pakistanis within hours of the Pakistani Government’s request for help. Less than a day later, American military aircraft began delivering 400,000 halal meals from storehouses in Dubai. These efforts continue. And to date, U.S. aircraft have carried more than 6,000 Pakistanis to safety and distributed more than a million pounds of relief supplies.
We’ve also provided enough heavy-duty waterproof sheeting to construct temporary shelters for more than 100,000 people. And we have supplied the Pakistani Government with rescue boats, concrete cutting saws, water filtration units, and a dozen prefabricated bridges.
The initial response by the Pakistani Government and people, the United States, and the international community has helped to alleviate suffering and save lives. But the combined efforts so far pale against the magnitude of the challenge.
It is difficult to overstate the scope of this catastrophe and unfortunately we believe it is likely to get worse before it gets better. More than 800,000 homes have already been damaged or destroyed. Two million people have been forced to flee. Hundreds of bridges have been washed away, cutting off communities from relief supplies. As the foreign minister said, so much of this year’s agricultural production has been wiped out, and farmers’ submerged fields cannot be re-planted this season. And many communities face shortages of clean drinking water and are vulnerable to cholera and other epidemics.
Experts predict that the flooding will not recede until mid-September. And if the monsoon rains continue, the devastation will spread to new areas, driving yet more people from their homes.
So we know we face a humanitarian disaster of monumental proportions, and it is creating economic and security problems. And here at the United Nations, we often speak of a desire to forge a more humane fellowship with humankind. And today, we must match that aspiration with action.
Now, I realize that many countries, including my own, are facing tough economic conditions and very tight budgets. And we’ve also endured an unrelenting stream of disasters this year – from the earthquake in Haiti to the wildfires in Russia. But we must answer the Pakistani request for help.
On August 11th, the United Nations issued a $459 million emergency flood response plan and asked for the international community to respond. At the outset of this conference today, existing pledges of assistance put us halfway toward this goal. That is a solid start, but we must close the gap.
With a new pledge that I am making today of $60 million, the United States will be contributing more than 150 million toward emergency flood relief. Approximately 92 million of that total is in direct support of the UN relief plan. These funds are being used to provide critical supplies and support operations of the Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority and other organizations inside Pakistan. The United States is providing technical assistance and mobilizing military and civilian resources as well.
Today, I want to call on the American public and American corporations to support these relief efforts. Every dollar makes a difference, and Americans can send help to Pakistan by contributing to the Department of State’s Pakistan Relief Fund. Please go to www.state.gov/pakistanrelief or make a $10 contribution through your mobile phone by texting the word “FLOOD” to the number 27722.
Beyond our immediate response, the United States is committed to the long-term goal of working with Pakistan to improve conditions in the country. We demonstrated that commitment with the multi-year, $7.5 billion non-military assistance package authorized by the Congress and agreed to by the President. We will now take some of those funds that were directed to initiatives that I announced just last month in Islamabad to support Pakistan in its reconstruction efforts.
In all of our work, we are seeking to strengthen Pakistan’s democratic institutions. Our approach to relief and rebuilding will be based on the same foundation of partnership that we believe is important between our country and Pakistan. It will be up to Pakistan’s elected leaders to head up this effort. And those elected officials, in turn, will be accountable to the citizens of Pakistan.
In my visits to Pakistan since becoming Secretary of State, I have spoken often about our desire to build an enduring partnership. And today, we are once again, reaffirming that commitment. I believe Pakistan will come through this crisis because of the strength, resilience, and courage of the people. As we meet today during the holy month of Ramadan, we must all embrace a spirit of compassion and make it our mission to provide that relief.
A few days ago, an American helicopter rescued a pregnant woman who was about to give birth. They were able to carry her to safety. Her home was under water. She was facing complications that could have claimed her life and the life of her child. Like all Pakistanis affected by the floods, this mother and baby still face many difficulties in the months and years ahead, but they will have an opportunity to rebuild their community and to contribute to a strong, secure, prosperous Pakistan. I believe in that baby’s future.
Civilization has thrived on the banks of the Indus River for more than 5,000 years. It will continue. And if we come together now, we can meet this challenge and ensure that future generations in Pakistan will have the opportunity to realize their own God-given potential.
Thank you.
# # #
Information on the U.S. Department of State’s Pakistan Relief Fund is available at:
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
United Nations Headquarters
New York, New York
August 19, 2010
Good afternoon, Secretary General Ban, President Treki. I listened with great interest and concern as Foreign Minister Qureshi detailed with somber eloquence and painful specificity what the people and Government of Pakistan are facing today.
We are here at the request of the Government of Pakistan to help them respond to the worst natural disaster in their history. As Foreign Minister Qureshi pointed out, the flooding which has affected more than 20 million Pakistanis, more than the population of New York State is so enormous that it is almost hard to fathom and the rain continues to fall. So the extent of the devastation is difficult to gauge. This flooding has already affected more people than the Indian Ocean tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the 2005 Pakistan earthquake combined. And as we meet, we fear that a new wave of water may be about to sweep through areas that have already been devastated and reach to those yet untouched.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those who lost loved ones, who have been displaced from their homes, left without food and water. The United States has and continues to take swift action to help. And on behalf of President Obama and the American people, I want to state our resolve to help Pakistan meet the immediacy of this crisis and then to recover from it. I want the people of Pakistan to know that the United States will stand with you during this crisis. We will be with you as rivers rise and fall. We will be with you as you replant your fields and repair your roads. We will be with you as you meet the long-term challenges to build a stronger nation and a better future.
Under the direction of the Government of Pakistan and the National Disaster Management Authority, the United States has been working since the earliest days of the flooding to provide assistance to those it can reach and who need it most. Our civilian helicopters began assisting in relief efforts almost immediately. American military helicopters were redirected to rescue Pakistanis within hours of the Pakistani Government’s request for help. Less than a day later, American military aircraft began delivering 400,000 halal meals from storehouses in Dubai. These efforts continue. And to date, U.S. aircraft have carried more than 6,000 Pakistanis to safety and distributed more than a million pounds of relief supplies.
We’ve also provided enough heavy-duty waterproof sheeting to construct temporary shelters for more than 100,000 people. And we have supplied the Pakistani Government with rescue boats, concrete cutting saws, water filtration units, and a dozen prefabricated bridges.
The initial response by the Pakistani Government and people, the United States, and the international community has helped to alleviate suffering and save lives. But the combined efforts so far pale against the magnitude of the challenge.
It is difficult to overstate the scope of this catastrophe and unfortunately we believe it is likely to get worse before it gets better. More than 800,000 homes have already been damaged or destroyed. Two million people have been forced to flee. Hundreds of bridges have been washed away, cutting off communities from relief supplies. As the foreign minister said, so much of this year’s agricultural production has been wiped out, and farmers’ submerged fields cannot be re-planted this season. And many communities face shortages of clean drinking water and are vulnerable to cholera and other epidemics.
Experts predict that the flooding will not recede until mid-September. And if the monsoon rains continue, the devastation will spread to new areas, driving yet more people from their homes.
So we know we face a humanitarian disaster of monumental proportions, and it is creating economic and security problems. And here at the United Nations, we often speak of a desire to forge a more humane fellowship with humankind. And today, we must match that aspiration with action.
Now, I realize that many countries, including my own, are facing tough economic conditions and very tight budgets. And we’ve also endured an unrelenting stream of disasters this year – from the earthquake in Haiti to the wildfires in Russia. But we must answer the Pakistani request for help.
On August 11th, the United Nations issued a $459 million emergency flood response plan and asked for the international community to respond. At the outset of this conference today, existing pledges of assistance put us halfway toward this goal. That is a solid start, but we must close the gap.
With a new pledge that I am making today of $60 million, the United States will be contributing more than 150 million toward emergency flood relief. Approximately 92 million of that total is in direct support of the UN relief plan. These funds are being used to provide critical supplies and support operations of the Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority and other organizations inside Pakistan. The United States is providing technical assistance and mobilizing military and civilian resources as well.
Today, I want to call on the American public and American corporations to support these relief efforts. Every dollar makes a difference, and Americans can send help to Pakistan by contributing to the Department of State’s Pakistan Relief Fund. Please go to www.state.gov/pakistanrelief or make a $10 contribution through your mobile phone by texting the word “FLOOD” to the number 27722.
Beyond our immediate response, the United States is committed to the long-term goal of working with Pakistan to improve conditions in the country. We demonstrated that commitment with the multi-year, $7.5 billion non-military assistance package authorized by the Congress and agreed to by the President. We will now take some of those funds that were directed to initiatives that I announced just last month in Islamabad to support Pakistan in its reconstruction efforts.
In all of our work, we are seeking to strengthen Pakistan’s democratic institutions. Our approach to relief and rebuilding will be based on the same foundation of partnership that we believe is important between our country and Pakistan. It will be up to Pakistan’s elected leaders to head up this effort. And those elected officials, in turn, will be accountable to the citizens of Pakistan.
In my visits to Pakistan since becoming Secretary of State, I have spoken often about our desire to build an enduring partnership. And today, we are once again, reaffirming that commitment. I believe Pakistan will come through this crisis because of the strength, resilience, and courage of the people. As we meet today during the holy month of Ramadan, we must all embrace a spirit of compassion and make it our mission to provide that relief.
A few days ago, an American helicopter rescued a pregnant woman who was about to give birth. They were able to carry her to safety. Her home was under water. She was facing complications that could have claimed her life and the life of her child. Like all Pakistanis affected by the floods, this mother and baby still face many difficulties in the months and years ahead, but they will have an opportunity to rebuild their community and to contribute to a strong, secure, prosperous Pakistan. I believe in that baby’s future.
Civilization has thrived on the banks of the Indus River for more than 5,000 years. It will continue. And if we come together now, we can meet this challenge and ensure that future generations in Pakistan will have the opportunity to realize their own God-given potential.
Thank you.
# # #
Information on the U.S. Department of State’s Pakistan Relief Fund is available at:
Friday, July 23, 2010
Twisted historical references is typical Wu Mao rhetoric.
I have been in the offices of the Tibetan Government in Exile. They are very modest and they have old computers and phones. It is not very contemporary and certainly not that well funded. I have seen the Dalai Lama's house. It is also modest. It is not a mansion or anything. It is simple. He is not extravagant at all. I think there are many lies being told about H.H. The Dalai Lama and it is about time for the Chinese people to look at the evidence and not just the rhetoric.
Chinese Emperors knelt at the feet of the Tibetans that used human skulls as bowls in historic times, so what?
That is irrelevant to the current time.
Twisted historical references is typical Wu Mao rhetoric.
Please don't placate me.
There is terrible persecution, forced sterilization without anesthesia, torture, police brutality, shootings, looting, and people risking their lives to walk across the Himalayas to escape China to Nepal and then to India. It is not a luxury for them to move to India. Tibetans are being singled out by Han CCP military and police force. They have been terrorized. It is well documented. I have heard the stories from people myself. There is no CIA office for the Tibetans to arrive to for them to get a check! It is often terrible poverty and second class life. The reality of Dharamsala is actually quite sad and full of children without shoes and no running water. The money they got from the West is a thing of either fiction or history, but it is not a current situation. I just don't think so. I think that is a myth.
Chinese Emperors knelt at the feet of the Tibetans that used human skulls as bowls in historic times, so what?
That is irrelevant to the current time.
Twisted historical references is typical Wu Mao rhetoric.
Please don't placate me.
There is terrible persecution, forced sterilization without anesthesia, torture, police brutality, shootings, looting, and people risking their lives to walk across the Himalayas to escape China to Nepal and then to India. It is not a luxury for them to move to India. Tibetans are being singled out by Han CCP military and police force. They have been terrorized. It is well documented. I have heard the stories from people myself. There is no CIA office for the Tibetans to arrive to for them to get a check! It is often terrible poverty and second class life. The reality of Dharamsala is actually quite sad and full of children without shoes and no running water. The money they got from the West is a thing of either fiction or history, but it is not a current situation. I just don't think so. I think that is a myth.
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