REMS on the Air Podcast

The REMS TA Center interviews Carlton Gerald (Alexandria Public Schools, Virginia) for his take on the important relationship between technology and K-12 emergency management planning. In addition to providing general information about the school technology landscape, Gerald offers suggestions for choosing technologies as well as for avoiding over reliance on technology.

This episode engages questions such as

• What is an “outside in” approach to emergency preparedness?
• Where and how should schools rely on technology in their planning?
• How can schools know which technologies to use and purchase?
• What common pitfalls with technology do schools tend to fall into, and how can these be avoided?
• What does it mean to be a good steward of technology?

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REMS TA Center Resources

EOP Interactive Tools (Web Page)

Cybersecurity Preparedness for K-12 Schools and Institutions of Higher Education (Web Page)

Online Courses (Web Page)

Understanding the Role of Information Technology Specialists in Supporting School Safety Before, During, and After an Emergency (Webinar)

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