NWOCA - North West Ohio Computer Association

05/06/2026

The Industrial Advantage: Why NW Ohio is Building a Workforce AI Can’t Replace

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04/29/2026

Spring 2026 NWOCA Library User Group: A Day of Ideas, Innovation, and Inspiration

NWOCA proudly hosted its Spring 2026 Library User Group meeting, bringing together 13 passionate li...

12/23/2025

Northern Buckeye Education Council Partners on AMC STEAM Robotics Challenge

ARCHBOLD, OH – The Northern Buckeye Education Council (NBEC) is proud to partner with the Advanced ...

11/11/2025

🎃 Spooky Fun with INFOhio! 👻

Our talented INFOhio Coordinator, Kim Murry, went all out for her Halloween-themed meeting with our librarians! Check out the boo-tiful parting gifts she crafted from thrifted books — creativity at its finest.

When Kim Murry invites you to a meeting, you don’t want to miss it! Not only does she deliver top-notch service, but she also leads engaging, high-impact learning sessions that leave you inspired.

✨ Don’t miss the next one — stay connected with us for upcoming sessions and more INFOhio fun!

11/06/2025

NBEC is the First ESA to Earn CoSN TLE Seal

Northern Buckeye Education Council Becomes First Education Service Agency to Earn CoSN Trusted Lea...

08/25/2025

NBEC/NWOCA Receives LSTA Grant to Restore Well-Loved Library Books

Northern Buckeye Education Council / Northwest Ohio Computer Association (NBEC/NWOCA) —serving 30+...

08/25/2025

Title: NBEC/NWOCA Receives LSTA Grant to Preserve and Repair Books for More Than 30 Districts
We are pleased to announce that Northern Buckeye Education Council / Northwest Ohio Computer Association (NBEC/NWOCA), serving more than 30 member school districts, has been awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) open grant through the State Library of Ohio. The funding will equip our libraries with three Cover One book repair machines and necessary supplies, enabling us to save and restore damaged books for students across our region.
For years, many of our libraries have faced tight budgets and shelves lined with books that were damaged and in need of repair. Discarding these titles was painful, especially when they were popular with students or critical classroom resources. The new repair machines will give these books a second life, helping us maintain strong collections and extend the usefulness of essential texts.
This project is supported in full by a federal LSTA grant awarded by the State Library of Ohio, administered with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
A librarian from Pettisville Schools, Jenae Lammers, shared a testimonial: “The Cover One machine has helped save many of our well-loved books. It’s simple to operate, even for a new user, and I was able to repair several books that needed spine TLC. They’re nearly as good as new!”
Looking ahead, over the next year we anticipate repairing thousands of books, resulting in significant cost savings for districts, preservation of valuable collections, and, most importantly, continued access for students to the stories and resources they treasure.
We are deeply grateful to the State Library of Ohio and the Institute of Museum and Library Services for making this possible. We look forward to the positive impact on students’ reading experiences as they rediscover books that might have seemed beyond repair.
For more information, contact:
Kim Murry, INFOhio Coordinator
Northern Buckeye Education Council / Northwest Ohio Computer Association
Phone: 419-267-2545
Email: [email protected]
Website: nwoca.orgcom/USIMLScom/StateLibraryOhio

03/31/2025

Literacy Meets STEM at Ayersville

Ayersville School District hosted a creative and engaging family event during Right to Read Week ca...

03/04/2025

Third Annual STEAM Night at Evergreen Elementary Draws Over 50 Families for a Night of Hands-On Learning

Evergreen Elementary School hosted its highly anticipated Third Annual STEAM Night on February 25...

03/04/2025

The Northern Buckeye Education Council PLG just dropped their new training catalog! 🚀 40 sessions, including 9 on AI. Check it out: https://www.nwoca.org/page/plg-training-catalog

02/24/2025

Eric West has posted his latest Bit-O-Tech! This edition covers a Chrome trick for splitting windows, the educational site ExplainThatStuff, Google Forms updates, and how Mozart's music may boost math learning. Check it out! 🔗 bit-o-tech.blogspot.com