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Publication Date: 2006-Feb
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Technology Refresh: Five Steps to Upgrading Your District's IT Assets
Meserve, Susie
Technology & Learning, v26 n7 p26 Feb 2006
While most K-12 technology leaders appreciate that technology refresh--the periodic replacement of an organization's technology--is more complex than shopping for appliances, they do not necessarily have the tools to create a sustainable and comprehensive plan to upgrade their assets. Having a solid tech refresh plan helps ensure that teachers and students have the most current technology available, while making the process of replacing it seamless and cost-efficient. This article presents five things to consider when crafting a technology refresh plan: (1) have an accurate inventory of existing technology; (2) target critical areas; (3) be resourceful--take advantage of free tech support classes and consultants; (4) leverage your existing technology; and (5) reduce, reuse, and recycle. (Contains 16 online resources.)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Design Requirements, Fundamental Concepts, Systems Development, Facility Inventory, Consultation Programs, Equipment Maintenance, Recycling, Educational Technology, Improvement Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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