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A Broadband Initiative from the Iowa Communications Network
The Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission is seeking candidates for appointment to the Executive Director position at the Iowa Communications Network.
Application Deadline: August 14
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2826619/executive-director
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The coronavirus has put the future of college sports up in the air. One sport that’s not struggling is Esports, or competitive video gaming.
Source: KCRG-TV
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Education
Osage superintendent to speak at the ‘Code Breaker Power Summit’ about teaching computer sciences K-12
Schwamman’s main pledge is to teach coding and app creation skills K-12 or from elementary school through high school.
Source: KCHA Radio
Computer Science in Every School
Listen to Barb Schwamman the Superintendent of Osage describe Computer Science in Every School during the Code Breaker Power Summit!
U. Arizona acquires online university to better serve nontraditional students
The independent and fully online global campus will allow UArizona to expand beyond the local community & create new pathways for students to earn degrees.
Source: Work Scoop News
Philadelphia Promises Internet Access for All Students by Fall
The city’s school district superintendent has pledged Internet connections for thousands of students by Sept. The current plan will continue virtual learning through Nov. 17.
Source: GOVERNING
Digital Divide
Yale Students’ Nonprofit Connects Seniors to Telehealth
Telehealth has become a common way for health care workers to see patients without risking exposure to the coronavirus. But many people still don’t have a way to connect.
Source: Center for Digital Education
ISU and partners selected as a finalist for research grant focused on rural broadband
“This will have a big impact and make available more opportunities to connect families, schools, farms, municipalities and others across rural America.”
Source: Iowa State University
Maine Towns Forced to Become Tech-Savvy in Pandemic
As more of life has shifted online during the pandemic, the struggle for many in Maine as well as the rest of the country has been a lack of Internet access or a computer or smartphone.
Source: Government Technology
Government
States eager to expand broadband, wary of CARES Act deadline
To comply with the current CARES Act rules, states must have the broadband projects up and running by Dec. 30. Efforts are underway in Congress to provide greater flexibility.
Source: Sioux City Journal
Trump Executive Order Aims to Make Some Pandemic-Induced Telehealth Expansions Permanent
The president's directive also targets improvements to rural health care.
Source: Route Fifty
FCC/FEMA Emergency Communications Tips
Tips for communicating during an emergency, including how to prepare for a power outage. FCC video and downloadable public service announcements are also available.
Source: FEMA
Healthcare
4 Ways Telehealth Is Changing Healthcare Consumer Behavior for the Better
Virtual care has the potential to address inequities, inconveniences and public health risks if access continues to grow and evolve, a PwC study finds.
Source: Health Tech
Virtual behavioral health could expand access to care for 53M Americans, report finds
Virtual behavioral health services remove geographic, physical and other barriers to enable people to self-manage their situation more effectively.
Source: Fierce Health
Cybersecurity
Telehealth Is the New Normal, But So Is Online Fraud
Given the breadth and scope of fraud threats, healthcare systems need to take a comprehensive three-pronged approach to cybersecurity.
Source: Health IT Security
Michigan Health System Investigates Possible Data Breach
Beaumont Health said patient data was potentially exposed after an unauthorized third party accessed the employee email system earlier this year.
Source: Government Technology
3rd Annual National Cybersecurity Summit
CISA’s Annual National Cybersecurity Summit will be held virtually as a series of webinars every Wednesday for four weeks beginning September 16 and ending October 7.
Source: Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
Public Safety
CISA releases cyber resiliency resources for public safety partners
Help in determining current network cybersecurity and resiliency capabilities and identify ways to improve ability to defend against cyber incidents.
Source: Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
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