Monday, November 1, 2010

TEC301 - Best Practices in School IT

Presenter - Alan Preis, IT Coordinator - Atlanta International School
apreis@aischool.org
apreis.com - for presentation information

Rule #1 - Focus on Student Learning, NOT on Technology
  • Does technology do things TO us, or FOR us?
  • Every It project or decision must ultimately benefit instructional outcomes and enhance the student learning experience
  • Instruction and pedagogy must drive technology infrastructure, rather than the other way around
Rule #2 - Plan, but be flexible
  • Why do we need a technology plan - Fail to plan, plan to fail
  • Aligned with school mission and goals
  • focused on student learning
  • Incorporates input from all stakeholders
  • 1-3-5 year timelines
  • Drives all technology decision making
  • Periodically monitored and reviewed
Rule #3 - Technology is changing, are you?
What is the role of open source and freeware in your school/district?
What is the role of Web 2.0 in your school/district?
Rule #4 - Teach Concepts, not skills
  • Students should be literate in technology concepts, not specific products
  • Ask yourself - How useful will this be in 5 years?
Rule #5 - Teach technology across all grades and subjects
  • Very few things don't relate to technology
Rule #6 - Standardize with flexibility
  • Hardware and software
  • Teaching and learning standards
  • One size does not fit all
Rule #7 - Balance security with usability
  • Excessive security creates obstacles for student learning
  • The more secure, the harder to use
Rule #8 - Improve Professional Development
  • Relevant
  • Practical
  • Just-in-time
Rule #9 - Seek Sustainability
  • Improved budgeting
  • Long-term planning and funding
  • Sustainable growth
  • Focus on total cost of ownership, not purchase price

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