A Forum on the Status of Wireless Technologies for Schools

Sponsored by the Appalachian Technology in Education Consortium (ATEC) The CNA Corporation and The Mid-Atlantic Technology in Education Consortium (MAR*TEC) Temple University Center for Research in Human Development and Education at

The CNA Corporation
October 29, 2002
8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
4825 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, Virginia

Educators involved in connecting schools and classrooms to the Internet are increasingly hearing about the prospects and advantages of wireless technologies. According to QED, two thirds of those who responded to a random survey were implementing wireless solutions.

The intent of the ATEC/MAR*TEC Forum is to discuss some of the critical issues that need to be addressed when wireless solutions are being considered. Using a roundtable format, panelists from the FCC; Schools and Library Commission; Schools, Industry, and Wireless Communities (such as Cumberland, Maryland) will review such questions as how E-rate and other funding sources can support wireless technologies, protocol choice, total cost of ownership, and security issues. The following panelists have been invited to attend:

• Richard V.Ducey
  SpectraRep, Inc.

• Phil Gieseler
  Universal Service Administrative Company

• Eric Johnson
  Educause

• Stephen Kohn
  Verizon

• Mark G. Seifert
  Common Carrier Bureau
  Federal Communications Commission

• Linda Schatz
  Education and Telecommunications

• Jeff Blank
  Allconet
  Cumberland Maryland

• Orin Heend
  Funds for Learning LLC