Utah Education Network

Utah Education Network and Connected Nation Release the 2024 Utah School Technology Report

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation (CN) has partnered with Utah Education Network (UEN) to release the fifth iteration of the Utah School Technology Inventory, a statewide report that compiles critical data about technology usage and gaps in UEN schools. The national nonprofit has collaborated with UEN for nearly a decade to track how technology is used in Utah's school districts and charter schools, and the access teachers and students have to digital materials, devices and platforms. The inventory once again had a 100% participation rate.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation (CN) has partnered with Utah Education Network (UEN) to release the fifth iteration of the Utah School Technology Inventory, a statewide report that compiles critical data about technology usage and gaps in UEN schools.
  • "Completing these inventories helps leaders at the state, district and school levels make better decisions based on data to improve, enhance and support technology in education."
  • The final report provides a comprehensive summary of the Utah school system and an overview page for every school district and charter school in the state.
  • "This was all made possible through the School Technology Inventory report."

Japan Communications Contracted with the State of Utah, USA to Facilitate Implementation of Statewide CBRS (local 4/5G) for Educational and Telehealth Network

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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Local 4/5G networks are a subset of this broad, global implementation strategy addressing the needs of high-density wireless communications technology utilizing "micro cells".

Key Points: 
  • Local 4/5G networks are a subset of this broad, global implementation strategy addressing the needs of high-density wireless communications technology utilizing "micro cells".
  • The UETN stands as a nationally acclaimed broadband provider, unifying the extensive services of two key organizations in the State of Utah: the Utah Education Network (UEN) and the Utah Telehealth Network (UTN).
  • The FCC has already announced an expansion of this capacity under CBRS as necessary to keep up with the industry's rapid expansion.
  • "We are pleased to be able to announce that the third and the final piece of our long-term strategy; Implementation of local 4/5G network solution, is finally achieved.

Utah Education and Telehealth Network Signs Master Service Agreement That Streamlines Procurement of YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform for Institutions

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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The Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN), a facilitating consortium that purchases on behalf of Utah’s higher education institutions, has signed a master service agreement that enables institutions to purchase YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform at a predictable cost and through a simplified process.

Key Points: 
  • The Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN), a facilitating consortium that purchases on behalf of Utah’s higher education institutions, has signed a master service agreement that enables institutions to purchase YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform at a predictable cost and through a simplified process.
  • YuJa Panorama will help provide a more inclusive learning environment at institutions throughout the state.
  • UETN was seeking to license a comprehensive, efficient and user-friendly accessibility software that seamlessly integrates into its learning management system, Canvas.
  • We’re excited for institutions to see the full advantages of using the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform.”

Internet2 Welcomes New eduroam Support On-Ramp Organizations in Nevada and Washington

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet2 announced today the latest research and education (R&E) institutions to join its eduroam Support Organizations program as on-ramp participants: Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) System Computing Services and Washington State's K-20 Education Network.

Key Points: 
  • With Internet2 eduroam Support Organizations now in their states, K-12 students in Nevada and Washington will benefit from expanded access to eduroam – the secure, global Wi-Fi roaming access service developed by and for the international R&E community.
  • To that end, scalability is the propelling factor that eduroam Support Organizations bring to the table in the U.S.
  • NSHE System Computing Services and the K-20 Education Network submitted proposals this spring to join the next cohort of eduroam Support Organizations.
  • For more information about the program and its participating institutions, visit the eduroam Support Organizations website and view these additional resources:

Utah Education Network Selects Copyleaks for its Generative AI and Plagiarism Detection, Serving More than 800,000 Students

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Copyleaks, the leading AI-based text analysis platform for plagiarism and Gen AI content detection, today announced that the Utah Education Network, one of the nation's premier education broadband and digital broadcasting networks, has chosen Copyleaks as its gen AI and plagiarism solution. Through seamless integration with the Canvas learning management system (LMS), the deal brings Copyleaks' award-winning detection capabilities to thousands of educators and over one hundred thousand students across Utah, from K-12 to the university level.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Copyleaks , the leading AI-based text analysis platform for plagiarism and Gen AI content detection, today announced that the Utah Education Network , one of the nation's premier education broadband and digital broadcasting networks, has chosen Copyleaks as its gen AI and plagiarism solution.
  • "As generative AI continues to evolve, more educational institutions find that a multi-pronged approach to plagiarism is necessary, with best-in-class software that detects plagiarism and AI-generated content," said Alon Yamin, CEO of Copyleaks.
  • "As generative AI continues to evolve, more educational institutions find that a multi-pronged approach to plagiarism is necessary, with best-in-class software that detects plagiarism and AI-generated content.
  • Copyleaks' AI-driven paraphrasing and AI content detection capabilities are now available to all UEN educators and students.

Scale Computing Continues to Deliver High-Performing, Resilient, and Scalable IT Infrastructure to Educational Institutions

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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These educational institutions require powerful systems that can run workloads with speed and efficiency," said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing.

Key Points: 
  • These educational institutions require powerful systems that can run workloads with speed and efficiency," said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing.
  • "The Scale Computing Platform is simple to use and easy to manage.
  • The Scale Computing Platform enhances learning experiences in the classroom, the campus, and beyond by delivering agile, always-on IT across a variety of environments.
  • Willard Public Schools , an award-winning public school system in Willard, Missouri, has partnered with Scale Computing since 2011 for its long-term, future-proof IT infrastructure to power its educational institutions.

Internet2 Names Steve Corbató of Link Oregon Winner of 2022 Rose-Werle Award

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet2 today announced that Steven Corbató, executive director of Link Oregon, is the recipient of the 2022 Rose-Werle Award. The award recognizes leaders who have made extraordinary contributions to expanding broadband services access in support of community anchor institutions and increased educational opportunities for all. 

Key Points: 
  • Corbat will be honored at the Internet2 Community Anchor Program's virtual award ceremony at 3 p.m.
  • From his days at Internet2 and beyond, Steve has been a great collaborator and advocate for research and education networks worldwide.
  • It is a true honor to recognize and celebrate Steve Corbat as the 2022 Rose-Werle Award winner."
  • Before joining Link Oregon, Corbat held leadership positions at the Oregon Health and Science University, University of Utah, and Internet2, along with earlier technical roles at the University of Washington and NorthWestNet.

New data illustrates how statewide technology tracking is helping Utah education leaders as pandemic continues

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN) released this week the fourth iteration of its Utah School Technology Inventory .

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN) released this week the fourth iteration of its Utah School Technology Inventory .
  • "We started working with Connected Nation to track technology in our schools in 2015," said Ray Timothy, CEO & Executive Director, UETN.
  • The 2021 inventory was completed in December and includes 80,000 new data points across 1,037 public schools.
  • Statewide, 2 out of 5 Utah schools (39%) have deployed mobile computing devices on a 1:1 basis so students can take devices home.

Nearpod & Utah Education Network Announce State-Wide Access to Digital Learning for Utah Schools

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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The partnership ensures that every Utah school district has access to Nearpod, bringing more than 658,000 students in grades K-12 and their teachers access to the company's engaging learning experiences until 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership ensures that every Utah school district has access to Nearpod, bringing more than 658,000 students in grades K-12 and their teachers access to the company's engaging learning experiences until 2024.
  • "We're excited to be a part of the UEN's commitment to innovative, digital learning."
  • "As we come together to support remote learning, Nearpod and UEN have taken immediate steps to help keep teachers and students connected," said Laura Hunter, Chief Operating Officer of the Utah Education Network.
  • The Utah Education Network provides broadband connectivity and resources to public education, higher education, and libraries.

How Unicheck became mainstream in EdTech

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Thursday, February 28, 2019
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From day one, the Ukrainian startup has been closely following what's mainstream in EdTech and now it looks like Unicheck is slowly but surely moving into the trend-setters league.

Key Points: 
  • From day one, the Ukrainian startup has been closely following what's mainstream in EdTech and now it looks like Unicheck is slowly but surely moving into the trend-setters league.
  • Last year, Unicheck landed among the finalists of the renowned EdTech award for companies improving teaching and learning 2018 Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence.
  • Let's see how 2018 panned out for Unicheck:
    - Firstly, Unicheck has won the Utah Education Network tender and was selected as an all-UEN qualified provider of software, to detect originality in student papers for the next 5 years.
  • In supporting UoP, Unicheck stays true to its mission and vision to improve quality and accessibility of education.