Are You Prepared to Usher in the Future of Learning?

Have I included all stakeholders in the visioning process? Do the curriculum, instruction and assessment include digital technology and resources? Have I developed a long-range financial plan to support new initiatives and infrastructure? Have I communicated the final vision to all stakeholders and secured buy-in?

Do I have a strategy for training and instructing teachers and staff on new technology in order to maximize ROI? Does my plan extend beyond devices to include applications and software?

Have I thought about device security and software authentication? How will I ensure security on collaboration platforms like Zoom? Can my infrastructure prevent phishing and malware attacks? How do I protect against threats that originate with student-owned devices used at home? Is my cloud data secure? Can my IT staff keep pace with evolving security protocols?

How will I approach IT asset management? How will I ensure my infrastructure is ready to support new technology? Have I designed a solution plan and roadmap to account for rollout across the entire education environment?

What will I do when it comes time to upgrade technology? What happens if a device breaks or a platform malfunctions? Am I fully prepared to support my investment over the long term? How do I ensure technology quickly scales depending on number of students, yet also optimizes overall cost?

Have I included all departments across campus so it’s a true solution implementation and not just a technology initiative? Have I been proactive in ensuring I have backing districtwide to make this a success? Do I have all the buy-in I need to move forward?