John Guthrie explains best practices for creating and implementing a K-12 IT infrastructure in any school setting. Click the links at the end of the presentation for more about educational technology.

1. K-12 IT INFRASTRUCTURE
John Guthrie | Teacher

2. HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN
CostPlan Practicality
Implement Support

3. MAKE A PLAN
Set up an IT plan to pitch to the board
Use this time to learn from and educate
colleagues
Lay the groundwork for success

4. BE PRACTICAL
Create an infrastructure that can be easily
upgraded in a cost-effective manner
Schools often cannot adapt to technology as
quickly as everyday consumers, so keep that
in mind

5. COST
Seek board approval of budget
Opt for software and swappable modules to
help your IT department keep costs down
and get the most out of allotted funds

6. PHYSICAL IMPLEMENTATION
Use summer months to implement new tech
Gives time to troubleshoot so everything
runs smoothly for the upcoming school year

7. PROVIDE SUPPORT
Use in-session months to provide support
Monitor how new infrastructure is working
by gathering feedback from students/staff
Make adjustments based off feedback

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