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Google's AI Chatbot, called Bard, gets major updates
Google makes some big upgrades worth looking at to its AI chatbot, Bard.

How to Meet and Maintain Your Cyber Risk Insurance Requirements
Cyber attacks can be detrimental to an organization if not proactively addressed. Attacks can be disruptive and costly. There is a chance of...

Opportunity for K-12 Students to Learn Artificial Intelligence
This is an opportunity for K-12 educators to learn and teach Artificial Intelligence

Missouri Students Practice Computer Science Skills in Annual High School Cybersecurity Challenge
The Missouri High School Cybersecurity Challenge is an annual event hosted by MOREnet that provides high school students the opportunity to explore...

Data Privacy Date - January 28!
This year’s theme is “Take Control of Your Data”! One of the areas that is overlooked is deleting data no longer required to...

Cybersecurity Frameworks-One Size Fits All?
A cybersecurity framework can assist with cybersecurity risk management by establishing a set of guidelines, standards and best practices. The purpose of describing...

Supercharge Your Lessons with SMART Notebook Ready-Made Items: Time-Saving Tips for Busy Teachers
As educators, you know the struggle: juggling lesson planning, engaging students, and staying organized can feel like a never-ending tightrope walk. But what...

Is the Internet Stalking You?
Having Internet resources readily available 24/7/365 has become a way of life. We use social media to keep up with family, friends, and...

Got New Toys?
Did the holiday season gift you with new tech gadgets? How fun! Upgrading technology is always fun but can also be challenging in...

Revolutionizing MOREnet Member Libraries: REAL Funding Success Story
Every day, libraries serve their communities by providing an Internet connection that grants patrons access to a wealth of information that can be...

A Very Merry MOREnet
Whether we are driving between member locations or feeling festive at our desks, the MOREnet staff love to listen to holiday music this...

Netsweeper onGuard and LanSchool
In addition to Netsweeper as a content filtering solution, we are also happy to have consortium pricing directly through Netsweeper for additional...

Snag It! Tips and Tricks
Snagit is a popular screen capture and image editing software that allows you to capture screenshots, record videos, and edit them with various...

100% of MOREnet Members Now Fiber Connected - Rural Fiber Comes to Ballard R-II
Ballard R-II, a rural school district in western Missouri, celebrated a monumental leap forward as fiber Internet connectivity arrived in June, connecting its...

Member Satisfaction Remains 96%
Thank you for the confidence you continue to show in our collective efforts. Each year, we ask you to let us know what...

The Value of Attending MOREnet Events
Norman Carlock, the IT Director from Lathrop Schools, talks about the value of attending MOREnet events like the Annual Conference. Learn from your peers, network and make connections you'll value for the rest of your life.

Blocksi
Blocksi, a Google for Education partner, is dedicated to providing an innovative and powerful all-in-one cloud-based multi-OS content filtering and classroom screen monitoring...

Member Conversation: Dwight Schell, South Harrison, Regarding E-Rate
I had an opportunity to chat with Dwight Schell, the Director of Technology for South Harrison school district earlier this week. With planning for FY24...

Happy Retirement, John!
Happy Retirement, John! To read John’s thoughts as our Chair included in our Information and Impact Report, see this blog post from last month. Our current...

Missouri OER Hub
MOREnet, in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, has developed the Missouri Open Educational Resources Commons (OER) Hub for Missouri educators...
