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Regional Support Available
There is now an opportunity for small and medium sized school districts and libraries to have someone help with regular, onsite technology needs. Organizations...
CSAM-Use Strong Passwords & a Password Manager
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) and is dedicated to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. With the theme, 'Secure Our World',...
Open Educational Resources: Exploring the Benefits of OER Commons
In the contemporary educational landscape, where accessibility and affordability of resources are paramount, Open Educational Resources (OER) have emerged as invaluable tools for...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month-October 2024
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is dedicated to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Celebrated every October, this initiative will be celebrating it's 21st...
New Consortium Discounts
Google Workspace
Synetic is offering our members discounts on Google Workspace for Education licenses as well as products that range from device deployment to certified repairs...
Five EdTech Quality Indicators to Lighten the Load
Today, it's more important than ever for schools to choose high-quality educational technology products, but the evaluation process can be overwhelming. A new...
Automated Moving Target Defense (AMTD)
The static nature of most systems provide attackers with an advantage for finding vulnerabilities and launching attacks. To counter this threat, emerging technologies...
Join the NSF Game Maker Competition!
Are your students ready to unleash their creativity and coding skills? The National Science Foundation (NSF) is celebrating its 75th anniversary with the...
New MyMOREnet Feature Clarifies Subscriptions
To help you better understand all your subscriptions purchased through MOREnet, we’ve added a feature in our members-only portal, MyMOREnet, to show descriptions...
Renewed Partnership Means No-Cost Computer Science PD for Your School through June 30, 2025
We are pleased to share that the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has renewed our partnership to provide professional development...
IAM I Said
A good cybersecurity posture includes controlling access to assets. There are 2 approaches that are common and can be used together. It's important...
Unlock Your Family's Story: Dive Deep With Heritage Quest!
Who am I?
Have you ever wondered about your ancestors? Where they came from, what their lives...
Managing Change Management
Change is hard. Change means work. But sometimes, as in the case of IT, change is necessary. Change management assists in planning and...
Best Practices in Media Storage and Destruction
Most organizations collect, maintain and store massive amounts of sensitive and personal data. Understanding regulations surrounding this data is crucial to protecting it...
EBSCOhost Updating User Interface to Improve Accessibility and Updated Dashboard
On August 1, EBSCO transitioned all MOREnet consortium accounts to a new user interface for EBSCOhost. This interface change only affects searching in EBSCOhost through search.ebscohost.com.
Dive into Fall Training with MOREnet!
The wait is over! MOREnet's fall training calendar is live, packed with a diverse range of learning opportunities designed for your needs. Whether...
New Ways To Stay Up To Date With AI
Our discussions about artificial intelligence with teachers around the state over the last six months have led to some great suggestions. Many have...
NIST CSF Gets a Facelift!
Introducing the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) version 2.0. Nationally recognized as a cybersecurity framework for institutions to align with, the upgrades include some forward thinking improvements. The sets of controls are focused on risk management.
Chatting with AI: Do You Need to Use Your Manners?
As the training team and I introduce AI tools to teachers across the state, the most common question is, “Do I need to be nice to it?”. With AI becoming a bigger part of our everyday lives, whether through virtual assistants or educational tools, it's a natural question to ask. Some also wonder, “Will I get a better answer if I’m frustrated or mad at it?”.
Wi-Fi Hotspots Now Included in E-rate Program
On July 18, the FCC voted to approve the final rules to support digital equity by allowing E-rate resources to be...