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MASA/MASE Spring ConferenceMarch 16, 2006
Presenter: Lee Whitcraft
School Technology Solutions , LLC
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Some barriers are higher thanothers, but they can all be
overcome!
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1) Leadership communicating expectations
For new technology initiatives
For increased technology integration
Overcoming resistance to change
Identifying leaders formal/informal
Defining roles
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Technology Implementations 2) Technology Plans not aligned with
district's and schools' strategic goals
Identify school/district goals
Articulate how technology supports thesegoals
Require annual reviews Consider outside audit
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3) All key department staff not involvedin technology planning.
Identify key staff
Typically: IT director; school/districtadmin/support; staff development;
curriculum; media;student? , parents? Insure team members understand their role
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4) Too much focus on hardware
Most visible component of technology
Total cost of ownership (TCO)
Hardware/software/infrastructure/staffdevelopment-time to learn/support
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$200,000 over five years
TCO distribution
Source: CoSN 1999, Microsoft 2000
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$200,000 over five years
25%Hardware/Software
$50,000
TCO distribution
Source: CoSN 1999, Microsoft 2000
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5) Support of aging hardware and software
Status quo is more expensive overtime
The value derived diminishes District/schools information and curriculum
requirements stifled
Five year replacement cycle for desktop/laptops
Three year replacement cycle for application servers
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$200,000 over five years
25%Hardware/Software
$50,000
30%Staff development
$60,000
TCO distribution
Source: CoSN 1999, Microsoft 2000
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6) Inadequate staff development and activitiesfor technology implementations Classify current level of staff technology knowledge
and use
Every technology implementation needs a staffdevelopment plan
Clear expectation for technology use
Delivery mechanisms must be flexible Traditional, in-person training
Internet, onsite before/during/after school, reinforced
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$200,000 over five years
25%Hardware/Software
$50,000
38%Support/retrofitting
$76,000
30%Staff development
$60,000
TCO distribution
Source: CoSN 1999, Microsoft 2000
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7) Technology support skills
Technology staff development critical for each
technology implementation Select insourcing or outsourcing strategies for
each technology implementation
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$200,000 over five years
25%Hardware/Software
$50,000
7%Connectivity
$14,000
38%Support/retrofitting
$76,000
30%Staff development
$60,000
TCO distribution
Source: CoSN 1999, Microsoft 2000
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8) Restricted network infrastructure
Must plan capacity for current/future needs
All technology introductions must factor innetwork requirements
Electronic network components should be on
a 3-5 year a replacement cycle.
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Total cost of ownership is like a recipe:
right ingredients + right proportions =great outcome
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9) Staff not able to determine and/oreffectively communicate TCO or the value
of technology Communicate all facets of TCO
Communicate how value will be measured
Increased learning Increased productivity
Increased parental collaboration
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10) Lack of technology/management skills
Technology vision
Project Management Written and verbal communication skills
Business resumption planning
Strategic Planning
RFP development/contract management
Security
Outsource contract management
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What about money and time?
Both are finite
Used to prioritize
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Barriers can be overcome withappropriate leadership,
planning, knowledge andcommitment
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Resources Consortium for School Networking www.cosn.org
The Metiri Group www.metiri.com
International Society for Education Technologywww.iste.org
North Central Regional Education Laboratorywww.ncrel.org
Informs http://www.informns.k12.mn.us/ School CIO Online www.schoolcio.com
E School News Online www.eschoolnews.com
http://www.metiri.com/http://www.ncrel.org/http://www.eschoolnews.com/http://www.eschoolnews.com/http://www.ncrel.org/http://www.metiri.com/8/3/2019 Ten Barriers to Successful Technology Implementations
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Questions?
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Contact Information:
Lee Whitcraft, School Technology Solutions,
LLC Email: leew@schooltechbiz.com
Website: www.schooltechbiz.com
Phone: (651)494-2465
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