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

Immense resources are being deployed…

+ ACADEMIC

Immense resources are being deployed…

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

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KEYS TO SUCESSFULEXECUTION

KEYS TO SUCESSFULEXECUTION

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KEYS TO SUCESSFULEXECUTION

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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.

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

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HOW?Identify what you need

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Identify what you NEED◉ Transform your vendors into

partners

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Identify what you NEED◉ Transform your vendors into

partners◉ Don’t settle for order takers

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Identify what you NEED◉ Transform your vendors into

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

provides consultative recommendations

your BUDGETWorking within

Identify what you NEED◉ Transform your vendors into

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

provides consultative recommendations◉ Customization is key

your BUDGETWorking within

Identify what you NEED◉ Transform your vendors into

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

provides consultative recommendations◉ Customization is key

◉ Make sure they stay committed long-term

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HOW?Asset Value Recovery for cash or credit

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The RIGHT Technology◉ NEW

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The RIGHT Technology◉ NEW◉ SECOND-LIFE HARDARE™

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

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Know your optionsBUY • RENT • LEASE

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Manage Risk◉ INSURANCE PROGRAMS

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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.

Case Study:DJB TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Ft. Myers, FL

They had a need to

upgrade 100 machines in their school.

The use of these

machines was for testing and basic student

need.(research on the web, Microsoft

office, etc.)

Case Study:DJB TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Ft. Myers, FL

They had a need to

upgrade 100 machines in their school.

They leaseed equipment

because they didn't have

$30,000 in the bank to spend in

one shot.

The use of these

machines was for testing and basic student

need.(research on the web, Microsoft

office, etc.)

Case Study:DJB TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Ft. Myers, FL

They had a need to

upgrade 100 machines in their school.

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

machines was for testing and basic student

need.(research on the web, Microsoft

office, etc.)

Case Study:DJB TECHNICAL ACADEMY

Ft. Myers, FL

Case Study:HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Humble, TX

Case Study:HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Humble, TX

35 sites39,000

students

Case Study:HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

Case Study:HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Humble, TX

4,500 units(desktops

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

35 sites39,000

students

Utilized Second-Life Hardware to save Purchased 467 additional

laptops

Case Study:HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

New Hardware:

COMPARISON

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

Second-Life Hardware™:

LABOR LIMITED WARRANTY(Manufacturer Standard 1 – 2 years)

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

LABOR LIFETIME PARTS WARRANTY

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Savings of $1,989,000

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You have teams of highly-skilled people…

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

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

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

equipment

HUMANManagingRESOURCES

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

equipment◉ Hardware audits

HUMANManagingRESOURCES

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

equipment◉ Hardware audits◉ Upgrades and repairs

HUMANManagingRESOURCES

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

equipment◉ Hardware audits◉ Upgrades and repairs◉ ImagingHUMAN

ManagingRESOURCES

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

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

management

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Case Study:LODI UNIFIED SD

Lodi, CA

Case Study:LODI UNIFIED SD

Lodi, CA

With 48 sites and only 34 IT professionals,

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

plan

Case Study:LODI UNIFIED SD

Lodi, CA

The need ranged from removal of

existing equipment and new

configuration to installation, all

within inadequate budget, human

resources, and time

With 48 sites and only 34 IT professionals,

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

plan

Case Study:LODI UNIFIED SD

Lodi, CA

Rather than pull valuable IT staff

from other projects, WGS teams were

brought-in, AVR was utilized and

The Right Technology purchased

The need ranged from removal of

existing equipment and new

configuration to installation, all

within inadequate budget, human

resources, and time

With 48 sites and only 34 IT professionals,

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

plan

Most importantly, Lodi met goals with innovative

thinking on equipment, savvy HR

management, and extracting

the hidden value in old equipment

Case Study:LODI UNIFIED SD

Lodi, CA

Rather than pull valuable IT staff

from other projects, WGS teams were

brought-in, AVR was utilized and

The Right Technology purchased

The need ranged from removal of

existing equipment and new

configuration to installation, all

within inadequate budget, human

resources, and time

With 48 sites and only 34 IT professionals,

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

plan

SPATIALDealing withLIMITATIONS

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

SPATIALDealing withLIMITATIONS

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

SPATIALDealing withLIMITATIONS

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

SPATIALDealing withLIMITATIONS

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

SPATIALDealing withLIMITATIONS

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

equipment

SPATIALDealing withLIMITATIONS

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

Case Study:SNOWLINE SD

Phelan, CA

Looking to build 21st century skills for students

and teachers

Case Study:SNOWLINE SD

Phelan, CA

Needed to find better engagement with a

more flexible

classroom

Looking to build 21st century skills for students

and teachers

Case Study:SNOWLINE SD

Phelan, CA

Purchased state-of-the-art

Promethean Active G series

interactive panels on

mobile stands

Looking to build 21st century skills for students

and teachers

Needed to find better engagement with a

more flexible

classroom

Positioned Snowline to

take advantage of

the latest pedagogies

Case Study:SNOWLINE SD

Phelan, CA

Looking to build 21st century skills for students

and teachers

Needed to find better engagement with a

more flexible

classroom

Purchased state-of-the-art

Promethean Active G series

interactive panels on

mobile stands

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS