Facilitating a Total System Approach
to Education Technology Planning and Implementation

 
 
 
 

Building the Education Technology “System”

During the early stages of incorporating technology into the nation’s schools there was limited opportunity to do more than simply obtain and install equipment.  Today, it is recognized that the value of the investment comes from linking applications to education goals.   Maximum value from the investment comes by carefully and fully integrating technology into the total education process. 
 

The teaching/learning process can be optimized by attention to small details

A Systems Approach to a Technology Rich Learning Environment

A technology plan is required for many reasons, one of which is to document those actions which need to be taken over an extended period of time.  Others are to set a rational order of events, and to facilitate areas of individual responsibility.  The development of a technology plan should include participation from as many members of the organization as possible, as it is the dialog which takes place during the process which provides the real  value.  The discussions among all members of the organization offers the opportunity to set priorities, find synergies and provide an understanding of the commitments all must make to ensure success. 

In addition to developing a satisfactory end product, a systems approach to technology offers other advantages, including:

• increased recognition of areas of responsibility;

• increased recognition of student and staff requirements, and the best means to satisfy these needs;

• more accurate and relevant product and service specifications;

• an increased quality level of documentation;

• lower system failure rates;

• increased adherence to schedules;

• minimization of unexpected work efforts;

• increased levels of team cooperation;

• improved predictability of cost....and lower total cost, and

• overall higher probability of program success.

ITEG, LLC is prepared to support the development and enhancement of strategic and tactical analysis and planning of ed-tech plans and related implementation programs.  Our experience in this area has included the development of significant initiatives for major corporations, educational facilities and government agencies.   Contact us to discuss the challenge you face.

 

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