2017

Are you ready?  It really doesn't matter - it is coming and there is nothing we can do about it.

Instead of dreading a new year, and all that means, approach it more like a new page.  In college I always felt like if I could do anything for a semester and then my schedule would reset.  I have that same feeling for each year.  It is time for a reset.  That doesn't mean dropping everything and having a clean slate but time to clear your head, evaluate everything and refocus.  It is a great time!  Let's grab this time and use it.  Take time to sit down and evaluate 2016 and continue what you love and what is working, stop what you don't and start new items.

It is exciting to see what 2017 brings!

Holiday Season

Well the Holiday Season is here.  How did it get here so fast?  I know I sound like my parents, but dang time flies any more.

That being said, it is still that time of year.  Here is my wish to a great end to 2016 and to an awesome (and fun 2017).  To fun times, great health, and of course lots of sales (I am a salesperson).

Whatever holiday you celebrate - remember the importance of it and enjoy it with family and friends.

School Technology Philosophy Statements

How prepared is your district?  How organized?  Are you ready for the future?
I have been reading a lot of information being sent out from ISTE and realized how important the school tech statement is for a district.  Do you have one?  How often do you review and update it?  If you don't - how do you know where you are going, and if you will ever get there, and what you need to do today and tomorrow to get there?
I know lots of people think planning like this is a waste - just do the work.  But it is hard to make sure you are doing the correct work, if you don't have a plan.
So do you feel overwhelmed now?  Start with something and somewhere.  Take baby steps.  Do something - right or wrong.  It is easier to keep moving, once you have momentum behind you.
If you and your district need help, give me a call.  I don't have all of the answers, but can help ask questions that might help get a basic plan  in place.

We're Secure (yeah right)

Is your school or organization's network secure?  Can anything ever be truly secure?  How do you even know, or where can you go to find help?

OXEN is offering security assessments to help give you an overview of what is going on.  Where you might want to focus your energy.

Be aware that thinking you can ever be 100% secure is a goal that can't be reached in today's world, but at least knowing where you might have an issue is a valuable thing to know.

rIf you are interested in knowing more, reach out to me and let's see if we can help at OXEN.