Disruptive
Education Technology

Susan M. Bearden
Director of Information Technology
Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy

Why this session?

• Technology changes rapidly
• Significant budget line item
• Many edtech deployments are not successful

Spend your
technology dollars
wisely!

Why Edtech deployments fail

• Inadequate infrastructure
• Poor planning
• Not enough professional development
• No vision/leadership
• Focus is on tech, not learning!

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That is a TENFOLD increase in only THREE years!

More than bandwidth

• Switch/router infrastructure
• Firewalls
• Web filter
• Wireless
• Network chokepoints

Wifi considerations

• Coverage
• Density
• Security
• Limiting connections

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Now ubiquitous:

BYOD

BYOD Advantages

• Less expensive (still need infrastructure!)
• Students like using their own device

BYOD Disadvantages

• Less secure, less control
• Variety of devices
• Potential technical challenges

BYOD Financial Implications

• Infrastructure
• Professional development
• Web filtering
• IT dept policies

Makerspaces

Creative, DIY spaces where people can gather to create, invent, and learn!

Considerations

• SPACE! Libraries are common
• Equipment - ranges from legos to 3D printers to Raspberry Pi
• Special needs - i.e. venting for laser cutters (More $$)
• Faculty champion

3D Printing

Enables authentic exploration of objects & concepts otherwise not readily available

Considerations

• Upfront costs
• IT support
• Professional Development

Adaptive Learning Technologies

Considerations

• Bandwidth & Infrastructure
• Devices
• Home Access
• "Sales Rep Kool Aid"
• Privacy

Digital Badges

Considerations

• Bandwidth & Infrastructure
• Professional Development

Questions?