Criteria for Success
The Making of a Successful Technology Initiative
Your Presenters
Dr. Michael Marassa
Director of Technology
Grayslake Community HSD 127
mmarassa@D127.org
Lee Steinsdoerfer
K-12 Technology Director (retired)
GHA Technologies, Inc.
K12 Tech Forum
lee.s@gha-associates.com
The purpose of the list is to cover the minimal criteria that must be addressed in order for any long-term technology initiative to have a chance to succeed. This list can be used as a first step to quickly assess the viability of proposed initiatives. It can also be used as a guide of what needs to be covered when undertaking any initiative.
Technology
Curriculum
Finance
Human Resources
Building & Grounds
Curriculum
Finance
Human Resources
Building & Grounds
Michael’s Stats Slide
Role Playing
The purpose of the list is to cover the minimal criteria that must be addressed in order for any long-term technology initiative to have a chance to succeed. This list can be used as a first step to quickly assess the viability of proposed initiatives. It can also be used as a guide of what needs to be covered when undertaking any initiative.
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Guidelines for ensuring an initiative is successful
The purpose of the list is to cover the minimal criteria that must be addressed in order for any long-term technology initiative to have a chance to succeed. This list can be used as a first step to quickly assess the viability of proposed initiatives. It can also be used as a guide of what needs to be covered when undertaking any initiative.
Guidelines for ensuring an initiative is successful
Purpose of the list…
...to cover the minimal criteria that must be addressed in order for any technology initiative to have a chance to succeed.
Guidelines for ensuring an initiative is successful
This list of criteria can be used as a first step to quickly assess the viability of proposed initiatives.
They can also be used as guidelines for what needs to be covered when undertaking any initiative.
Guidelines for ensuring an initiative is successful
Following these guidelines....
...does not guarantee an initiative will succeed.
Not following these guidelines...
...does guarantee an initiative will not succeed.
Time
5
> Pilot Timeline > Setup and Installation times
> Startup time
Compatibility
4
> ...with current systems
> ...with future updates and upgrades
> ...users skill sets and ability
Financial and Legal
3
> Upfront and ongoing costs > Budgets
> Licenses & Legal concerns
Research
2
> Need > Decision Makers aware
> Critical nature of > Pilot Testing
> Impact on existing > Standards
Contact Person
1
> Selected ONE person
> Person is aware and onboard
Training
10
> Who > What > When
> Resources needed > Cost
Administration
8
> Updates > Documentation
> Inventory
Resources
7
> Physical > Human
> Virtual > Data
Users
6
> Who > When
> Where
Technical Support
9
> Repairs > Maintenance
> Documentation
Ongoing Communication
The Tool - Tech Initiative Request Form
A Google sheet you can use...
Other Resources
NCES - �The National Center for Education Statistics
Forum Unified Education Technology Suite
https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2005/tech_suite/index.asp
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Other Resources
COSN - Consortium of School Networking
Strategic Technology Planning and Investment�Aligning Priorities. Balancing Choice, Cost, & Outcomes
LINK�
Other Resources
JAMIA - Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association
Ten key considerations for the successful implementation and adoption of large-scale health information technology
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3715363/�
Other Resources
Digital Promise & Education Industry Association
Improving Ed-Tech Purchasing
The study was conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, and was commissioned by Digital Promise, a congressionally authorized organization that focuses on improving education through technology and research, and the Education Industry Association, a Vienna, Va.-based group with more than 200 members, including small and large technology companies. Both Digital Promise and the EIA helped design the study.�
https://digitalpromise.org/2014/11/13/improving-ed-tech-purchasing/
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Other Resources
Education Week
K-12 District Leaders Evolving Into Smarter Ed-Tech Consumers
Efforts in schools and districts are underway to help administrators take a more discerning approach when purchasing ed-tech products and services
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2014/06/11/35ii-sophisticated.h33.html
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It is essential to designate one person to be responsible for the initiative. Other people may be involved but ultimately one person should be responsible for making sure that all criteria are covered.
2. Research & Preparation
There is a great deal of research and preparation that must be done before an initiative can even be considered. This includes, but is not limited to:
3. Financial and Legal Issues
There are many financial and legal issues that need to be considered including:
Financial
Legal
4. Compatibility
You need to consider all the various systems and programs that this initiative must work with in order to function. Check compatibility with existing systems including:
5. Timelines
What are the time parameters surrounding this initiative. Includes:
6. Users
It is important to know who this initiative is intended for.
7. Resources
What resources will be required for this initiative?
This includes:
8. Administration
Identify who is responsible for ongoing administration and maintenance of the initiative.
9. Technical Support
Identify technical support requirements of the initiative. This includes break/fix repairs. Will need to determine how quickly something needs to be responded to and repaired.
10. Training
Identify what training is needed to make this initiative succeed.