Statewide Youth Broadband Advisory Council Update
 What happened at our February SYBAC Meeting:
During this month's SYBAC meeting, we had the chance to talk with Corey Martin from the Iowa Hospital Association about his organization's collaboration with the ICN on the Iowa Rural Health Telecommunications Program (IRHTP). This program aims to ensure that rural hospitals and clinics across Iowa have secure and reliable internet connections.
Corey also talked about the role of AI in improving healthcare and driving tech innovations. He emphasized the crucial need for cybersecurity experts and IT staff to protect medical records, manage IT equipment, and keep patient data safe. He mentioned that this could be a fantastic career path for anyone who hasn't considered it before.
Upcoming Events
We have two upcoming Security Exchange Sessions that you won't want to miss. These sessions are designed to empower participants with essential knowledge, enabling them to delve into a variety of strategies and tools. By attending, you'll greatly enhance your cyber security awareness and practices.
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Register to attend the
Security Exchange Sessions on the following dates:
April 16 from 10 AM - 11 AM
Hunting for Malfunctioning EDR
June 11 from 10 AM - 11 AM
Baselining A Windows System
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HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE
 Data Connections
As a top-notch data transport provider for various sectors in Iowa, including Education, Public Safety, Healthcare, and Government, we have two excellent options to connect your organization. We provide both internet and ethernet connectivity.
Our internet and ethernet connections are designed to be scalable, redundant, and secure. We work with you to find the best solution that matches the size and requirements of your organization. Our services can be scaled from 5Mbps to an impressive 10Gbps. We ensure reliable connections that remain online, and we monitor for outages, cyber threats, and intrusions 24/7.
E-RATE Update
E-Rate News for K-12 Education & Library Customers
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Schools and libraries can improve their network technology through the federal E-rate program.
The E-Rate application filing window is now open and will close on March 26, 2025.
To access E-rate funding, institutions must complete a detailed application process, including competitive bidding for services to ensure transparency in provider selection. For more information on eligible services, see our E-rate Services article.
Do you need more assistance? Contact your Account Consultant for more info.
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Internet2's Presidential Primary Sources Project
 Get ready to take your students on an amazing adventure through the historic sites that influenced our past presidents! The Presidential Primary Resources Project, in partnership with Internet2, the National Park Service, and the National Archives, offers FREE interactive webinars for grades 4-12 in 2025, with more engaging sessions to come. Don't miss out on this fun and informative experience!
Here are the upcoming webinars:
- February 27 - The Tuskegee Airman
- March 4 - Lou Henry Hoover: Challenging Conventions Since 1898
- March 11 - Frontier Adventures, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHS and Lincoln Boyhood NM
- March 13 - 202 Years of Presidential Connections
Iowa Communications Network (ICN) is Iowa’s only authorized Research & Education Network giving our education customers exclusive access to Internet2 services.
Flexbox Froggy
What seems like a simple game teaches a huge lesson in CSS in a fun and engaging way for your students.
Flexbox Froggy is a free web-based game that teaches your class about the responsive web design and layout module CSS Flexbox in a fun way. The goal is to help the frogs get back to their lily pads by writing some code. This is a great tool that makes layout design super easy, letting you change alignment, spacing, and wrapping with a simple fill-in-the-blank coding format.
You don’t have to sign up; just jump right in and play in your browser. It’s a fun and quick way for students to pick up some coding skills without the hassle of setup, long explanations, or worrying about costs. Plus, it’s totally free!
6 Free Edtech Credentials for Educators
 Tech&Learning
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D.
These six free edtech credentials provide useful professional learning with a credential for teachers in all academic areas and grade level.
Many of the widely available edtech tools offer free training. Some are specific to a function of a larger tool, while others provide general guidance on key features and uses. Additionally, upon completion and depending on the tool, you may earn a certificate of completion, certification, badge, microcredential, or some other recognition of your earned competency to your resume or CV...
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