moving into the future - pragmatic approaches to bridge the gap

MOVING INTO THE FUTUREPragmatic Approaches to Bridge the Gap

*charming proof we’re living in the future already

we no longer do*

Take film to get developed

Unfold a map to find the best route

Stand out in the streetfor a taxi cab

Wait at the DMV

Present hand-drawnideas with transparencies

Cut and paste withscissors and glue

Yell at the dog foreating your homework

THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

…better, smarter, with more productive learning

BUT ONLY FOR SOME…

…because technology is also the riverwidening gaps in achievement and opportunity

THE GOOD NEWS

Immense resources are being deployed…

MONETARY


+ ACADEMIC


MONETARY

…to develop strategies to bridgethe achievement and opportunity gaps

Today’s guiding movements in educationare already working towards these solutions

REDESIGNINGLearning Spaces

Today’s guiding movements in educationare already working towards these solutions

REDESIGNINGLearning Spaces

RETHINKINGClassrooms &

Learning Environments

THOSE STRATEGIES ARE DEFINITIVELYDRIVEN BY TECHNOLOGY

THOSE STRATEGIES ARE DEFINITIVELYDRIVEN BY TECHNOLOGY

And herein lies the challenge…

Moving your schools’ into the future will require:

SMARTERC H O I C E S

EFFICIENTIMPLEMENTATION

+

KEYS TO SUCESSFULEXECUTION


your BUDGETWorking within

your BUDGETWorking within HUMAN

ManagingRESOURCES


your BUDGETWorking within HUMAN

ManagingRESOURCES SPATIAL

Dealing withLIMITATIONS



Budgets rule.No matter the size of your school or district, everyone has to work within a budget.

Budgets rule.Getting the most for your money is your responsibility.


Budgets rule.So, why not pay for what you need with less cash?



HOW?Identify what you need


Identify what you NEED◉ Transform your vendors into

partners



partners◉ Don’t settle for order takers



partners◉ Don’t settle for order takers◉ Demand a partnership that

provides consultative recommendations




provides consultative recommendations◉ Customization is key




provides consultative recommendations◉ Customization is key

◉ Make sure they stay committed long-term


HOW?Asset Value Recovery for cash or credit


The RIGHT Technology◉ NEW


The RIGHT Technology◉ NEW◉ SECOND-LIFE HARDARE™


The RIGHT Technology◉ NEW◉ SECOND-LIFE HARDARE™◉ STATE-OF-THE-ART


Know your optionsBUY • RENT • LEASE


Manage Risk◉ INSURANCE PROGRAMS


Manage Risk◉ INSURANCE PROGRAMS◉ EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS

Case Study:DJB TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Ft. Myers, FL

They had a need to

upgrade 100 machines in their school.


Ft. Myers, FL

They had a need to


The use of these

machines was for testing and basic student

need.(research on the web, Microsoft

office, etc.)


Ft. Myers, FL

They had a need to


They leaseed equipment

because they didn't have

$30,000 in the bank to spend in

one shot.

The use of these



office, etc.)


Ft. Myers, FL

They had a need to


They leaseed equipment

because they didn't have

$30,000 in the bank to spend in

one shot.

Delivered 100 Dells on an affordable monthly payment plan.

The use of these



office, etc.)


Ft. Myers, FL

Case Study:HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Humble, TX


Humble, TX

35 sites39,000

students


Humble, TX

35 sites39,000

students

4,500 units(desktops

w/monitors)utilizing Second-Life Hardware™ with a lifetime parts warranty

Saved ~$2 Million

+Asset Value Recovery

provided over $150,000 in

credit


Humble, TX



35 sites39,000

students

Utilized Second-Life Hardware to save Purchased 467 additional

laptops


Humble, TX

35 sites39,000

students



Saved ~$2 Million

+Asset Value Recovery

provided over $150,000 in

credit

New Hardware:

COMPARISON

MONITORSCOMPUTERS = $3,375,000 ($750 x 4500 units)

Second-Life Hardware™:

LABOR LIMITED WARRANTY(Manufacturer Standard 1 – 2 years)

+++

MONITORSCOMPUTERS = $1,386,000 ($308 x 4500 units)

LABOR LIFETIME PARTS WARRANTY

+++

Savings of $1,989,000

HUMANManagingRESOURCES

You have teams of highly-skilled people…


You have teams of highly-skilled people…...let them focus on what they do best and don’t tie them upin low-skill projects.


HOW?Utilize low-cost providers of “White Glove Service”HUMAN

ManagingRESOURCES

Utilize low-cost providers of “White Glove Service”◉ Assembly line processing of new

equipment



equipment◉ Hardware audits



equipment◉ Hardware audits◉ Upgrades and repairs



equipment◉ Hardware audits◉ Upgrades and repairs◉ ImagingHUMAN

ManagingRESOURCES


equipment◉ Hardware audits◉ Upgrades and repairs◉ Imaging◉ Asset tagging and inventory

management


Case Study:LODI UNIFIED SD

Lodi, CA


Lodi, CA

With 48 sites and only 34 IT professionals,

Lodi set out on a 3-Year 1:1 K-12 implementation

plan


Lodi, CA

The need ranged from removal of

existing equipment and new

configuration to installation, all

within inadequate budget, human

resources, and time



plan


Lodi, CA

Rather than pull valuable IT staff

from other projects, WGS teams were

brought-in, AVR was utilized and

The Right Technology purchased





resources, and time



plan

Most importantly, Lodi met goals with innovative

thinking on equipment, savvy HR

management, and extracting

the hidden value in old equipment


Lodi, CA

Rather than pull valuable IT staff

from other projects, WGS teams were

brought-in, AVR was utilized and

The Right Technology purchased





resources, and time



plan

SPATIALDealing withLIMITATIONS

Front of the class.Don’t let outdated architectural planning dictate the learning environment any longer.


Technology integration.You’re not building the classroom around the technology, you're building the technology into the classroom.


Scenarios with different goals, needs, and budgets.◉ Labs vs. in-classroom technology


Scenarios with different goals, needs, and budgets.◉ Labs vs. in-classroom technology◉ Sharing vs. 1:1


Scenarios with different goals, needs, and budgets.◉ Labs vs. in-classroom technology◉ Sharing vs. 1:1◉ BYOD & Mirroring vs. controlled

equipment


Scenarios with different goals, needs, and budgets.◉ Labs vs. in-classroom technology◉ Sharing vs. 1:1◉ BYOD & Mirroring vs. controlled

equipment◉ Mobile Options vs. Secure StorageSPATIAL

Dealing withLIMITATIONS

Case Study:SNOWLINE SD

Phelan, CA


Phelan, CA

Looking to build 21st century skills for students

and teachers


Phelan, CA

Needed to find better engagement with a

more flexible

classroom


and teachers


Phelan, CA

Purchased state-of-the-art

Promethean Active G series

interactive panels on

mobile stands


and teachers


more flexible

classroom

Positioned Snowline to

take advantage of

the latest pedagogies


Phelan, CA


and teachers


more flexible

classroom

Purchased state-of-the-art

Promethean Active G series

interactive panels on

mobile stands

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS