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Hello sathish, The Center for Digital Education works diligently to join the education and IT communities so that students, faculty, and administration may function to the best of their abilities.  We have been very pleased to present the Converge Special Reports to help serve this mission.  In an effort to deliver more best practices and information that you need to know about, we ask that you help us by filling out the survey below. We would like to show our appreciation for your time by offering $50 Amazon.com gift cards to ten randomly selected participants.  Winners will be chosen at 5pm Pacfic time on Monday, February 14. Take The Survey Thank you, LeiLani Cauthen Publisher, Converge Special Reports

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Digital Content: how it's transforming education - 12/7 webinar

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Digital Content and Learning Management Platforms: Transforming text, expanding opportunities, revolutionizing education Digital content is transforming the way students consume information as well how teachers prepare lessons, engage students and access student achievement. This webinar will explore the boundaries of the digital content revolution occurring in K-12 and higher education and discuss the evolution of the learning management system as a resource for bringing digital content together for students and teachers. Moderator: John Halpin, Vice President, Strategy & Programs Center for Digital Education Featured speakers: Kirti Sawhney Celly, Ph.D., Professor, Dept. of Management & Marketing, College of Business Administration & Public Policy, California State University Dominguez Hills John N. Just, Assistant Superintendent, Management Information Systems, Pinellas County Schools, FL Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, New Canaan High School, CT Mark Ray, Teacher Librarian/Instructional Technology Facilitator, Skyview High School, Vancouver Public Schools, WA Register now Complimentary webinar Tuesday, December 7, 2010 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT Duration: 60 minutes Register now For more information or to register, contact: Jeremy Smith Registration Coordinator 800.940.6039 ext. 1402 jsmith@convergemag.com For more information about the current sponsors, visit our website. Webinar Sponsors: Dell Follett Software Company K12 Inc. Learning.com Microsoft Pearson Education Samsung Electronics America Inc.

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Transforming text, expanding opps, revolutionizing education and more! 12/7 webinar

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Digital Content and Learning Management Platforms: Transforming text, expanding opportunities, revolutionizing education Digital content is transforming the way students consume information as well how teachers prepare lessons, engage students and access student achievement. This webinar will explore the boundaries of the digital content revolution occurring in K-12 and higher education and discuss the evolution of the learning management system as a resource for bringing digital content together for students and teachers. Moderator: John Halpin, Vice President, Strategy & Programs Center for Digital Education Featured speakers: Kirti Sawhney Celly, Ph.D., Professor, Dept. of Management & Marketing, College of Business Administration & Public Policy, California State University Dominguez Hills John N. Just, Assistant Superintendent, Management Information Systems, Pinellas County Schools, FL Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, New Canaan High School, CT Mark Ray, Teacher Librarian/Instructional Technology Facilitator, Skyview High School, Vancouver Public Schools, WA Register now Complimentary webinar Tuesday, December 7, 2010 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT Duration: 60 minutes Register now For more information or to register, contact: Jeremy Smith Registration Coordinator 800.940.6039 ext. 1402 jsmith@convergemag.com For more information about the current sponsors, visit our website. Webinar Sponsors: Dell Follett Corporation K12 Inc. Learning.com Microsoft Pearson Education Samsung Electronics America Inc.

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MN, WI, VA and GA share best practices on Procurement Reform 11/30

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Impacting State Budgets Through Procurement Reform  It's no secret that government agencies in every state are looking for ways to reduce overall spending while protecting essential citizen services. For most, procurement reform is a key component in this equation. On this online forum, Governing editorial staff will lead an in-depth discussion on procurement reform strategies that can have a big impact on your bottom line. By utilizing new tools and innovative measures, procurement reform can make your state, city or agency into a smarter buyer. Leaders in procurement reform from four states – Georgia, Virginia,  Minnesota and Wisconsin – will share best practices from their agencies' successful procurement reform efforts. To the south, Georgia and Virginia have enhanced their procurement systems to optimize savings and spending potential by adopting e-procurement tools and emulating successful procedures from the private sector. To the north, Minnesota and Wisconsin have made groundbreaking strides in procurement reform by sharing resources, consolidating services and pursuing joint contracts. Join Governing editorial staff and procurement reform leaders from across the country Tuesday, November 30 at 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT for a live, interactive online forum on this critical topic. This Governing editorial online forum will focus on: Insights from leaders in government procurement reform across the country on their experiences integrating procurement reform practices The benefits of a consolidated purchasing system How to find more efficient ways to do business and serve citizens Identifying initiatives that will result in both long-term savings and short-term gains Register today  Complimentary Online Forum Tuesday November 30, 2010 11:00 a.m. PT - 2:00 p.m. ET Duration: 1 hour Register Online Speakers: Brenda Willard Assistant Director, Materials Management Division Dept. of Administration State of Minnesota Helen McCain Procurement Bureau Director Dept. of Administration State of Wisconsin Ron Bell Director, Division of Purchases & Supply Dept. of General Services Commonwealth of Virginia Tim Gibney Assistant Commissioner of Procurement State of Georgia Charles Smith Director of Purchasing Dept. of Corrections State of Georgia Paul Taylor Editor-at-Large GOVERNING Moderator: Tod Newcombe Editor GOVERNING Questions? Contact us Shayna Mayen Quality Services Manager 800.917.7732 ext. 1314 smayen@governing.com Sponsored by:

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Technologies, Policies and Practices that Matter Now - 12/9 webinar

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On a Clear Day, You Can See Beyond... The public sector IT community has been on the front lines as government has faced rapid and significant change — from recession to recovery and elections and transitions to health information exchanges and retirement bow waves. The challenge for technology leaders is to see beyond the headlines toward a preferred future, and thinking through how to get there. To paraphrase a prominent author, the challenge and opportunity is to begin with the end in mind. To help with this process, the Digital States Performance Institute (DSPI) is bringing together state CIOs for a preview of their own plans and to comment on the findings of the Digital States CIO Poll, which provides a landscape view of the technologies, policies and practices that matter most now — and those that will be the most important two or three years down the road. Moderator: Paul W. Taylor Chief Content Officer e.Republic, Inc. & Senior Advisor Center for Digital Government Speakers: Claire Bailey Director and Chief Technology Officer Department of Information Systems State of Arkansas Steve Fletcher Chief Information Officer State of Utah Kyle Schafer Chief Technology Officer State of West Virginia Register Today Complimentary Webinar Thursday December 9, 2010 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT Duration: 60 minutes Register Now Questions? Contact us Anthony Yanez Registration Coordinator 800.940.6039 ext 1348 ayanez@centerdigitalgov.com Sponsored by:

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How 4G is Revolutionizing Public Safety 7/14 webinar

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4G: Revolutionizing Public Safety Hear how the Annapolis, Md. Police Department reduced crime and increased public safety. Learn from Michael Paddock, CEO of Grants Office, how to obtain grants for such programs. Today situational awareness means being prepared. Whether making a routine visit or being tasked with a large-scale crisis, first response units need real time information and data before arriving on the scene. With next generation wireless networks, public safety and law enforcement agencies can realize true situational awareness, enabling blazing-fast access to critical text, audio and video. Optimize the way your agency uses technology to increase operational efficiency and explore a new approach to public safety through 4G next generation networks. Attend this webinar and learn: How 4G technology can provide a new, low-cost approach to public safety with the bandwidth to transmit high-definition video in real time from portable cameras around the city. How the Annapolis, Md. Police Department has implemented surveillance units with the 4G technology to significantly reduce crime while saveing time and money. How to obtain the proper grants to help fund your 4G program and enhance overall public safety. How you can use video surveillance for operational awareness, special event management, short-term operations and criminal surveillance while viewing the activity remotely. Register Today   Complimentary webinar Wednesday, July 14, 2010 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET Duration: 1 hour Register Now Featured Speakers: Don Pearson Group Publisher Government Technology and Emergency Management Media Beth Hart Special Projects Director Annapolis Police Department Detective Ricky Truitt Criminal Investigation Division Annapolis Police Department Michael Paddock Chief Executive Office Grants Office Trey Hanbury Director, Government Affairs Sprint Bruce Lee Industry Business Solutions Manager Sprint Questions? Contact us Anthony Yanez 800.940.6039 ext. 1348 ayanez@emergencymgmt.com Sponsored by:

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Digital States webinar: Making Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration Real, 7/6

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The Power of Two or More – Making Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration Real The Center for Digital Government welcomes senior state and local executives from Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado and Michigan to discuss their successes as well as trials and tribulations of planning, creating and implementing collaborative systems with other state, city and county governments. As the world becomes a smaller place, budgets tighten and service demands increase, shared services and collaborative efforts have been pioneered. Valuable lessons have been learned by these early adopters as they have learned that hindsight is indeed 20/20. A number of states and localities find themselves looking for a teammate, and this discussion will cover how it has been done before. Contribute to the discussion and learn from peers about what makes a successful collaboration, how to identify it and how to make it happen.  Speakers Include: Phil Bertolini, Chief Information Officer, Oakland County, MI Patrick Quain, Deputy Director/Chief Information Officer, Department of Administration, State of Arizona Ken Theis, Chief Information Officer, State of Michigan Register Now!  Complimentary Webinar July 6, 2010 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET Register Now For more information or to register, please contact: Jeremy Smith Registration Coordinator Center for Digital Government 800.940.6039 ext. 1402 jsmith@centerdigitaled.com Presented by:

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