IT Services by EdTechTeacher
Learn how our team of expert IT & EdTech Consultants can help you and your school through a variety of onsite and virtual services!
Expert IT & EdTech Guidance for Your District!
IT & EdTech Needs Assessment (Audit)
This assessment offers a third person perspective from our IT & EdTech professionals to thoroughly assess a district’s current IT and educational technology infrastructure, policies, and services. We will provide a detailed report with recommendations on ways to enhance your institutional capacity for effective technology integration, strong IT infrastructure, and effective data architecture that meets the needs of students and teacher. Check out our sample report below!
Why conduct an IT / EdTech needs assessment?
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES
Improve your IT and Educational Technology processes and structure to achieve greater efficiencies.
DATA STEWARDSHIP
Effectively manage and make use of your data, with a focus on interoperability.
NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
Enhance your network and related systems such as access points, switches, redundancies, and disaster recovery plans.
BUDGETING
Improve your school’s IT and EdTech budget forecasting and sustainability.
SECURITY
Enhance the security and reliability of your IT network and systems.
TRAINING & SUPPORT
Follow up training and workshops are available based upon the report findings to support your district’s needs.
Meet Our Expert
Andrew Marcinek
Andrew Marcinek is the leading expert in IT service needs assessments for K-12 schools. With a career defined by groundbreaking achievements, Andrew is the professional you need to elevate your school’s technology landscape. Most recently, Andrew served as the Digital Learning Officer at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, MA. Before that, he was the CIO at Worcester Academy and the pioneering Chief Open Education Advisor for the U.S. Department of Education. In this role, he spearheaded the #GoOpen movement, which transformed the adoption of open education policies across the nation. His visionary leadership brought together EdTech giants like Amazon and Microsoft with school districts, launching a national initiative that revolutionized educational resources.
An acclaimed author, Andrew has published “The 1:1 Roadmap: Setting the Course for Innovation in Education” and “Teaching Digital Kindness.” His extensive experience inside and outside the classroom, innovative solutions, and proven success make him the ideal choice for K-12 school leaders looking to revolutionize their IT services.
Unlock the full potential of your school’s technology with EdTechTeacher Consultant Andrew Marcinek – where expertise meets innovation.
HIGH-IMPACT IT SERVICES TO
MEET YOUR SCHOOL’S NEEDS
Disaster Recovery Planning
Learn how to develop and implement a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for your school district’s technology systems. This training will cover data backup strategies, identifying critical systems, establishing recovery procedures, and testing your plan to ensure minimal disruption in the event of a disaster.
Cybersecurity Planning & Training
This training will address the key elements of cybersecurity in a K-12 environment. Understand common threats, develop incident response plans, learn best practices for password management, secure network configurations, and educate staff and students on safe online practices.
Data Retention Policies
Develop a clear understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to data retention in the education sector. Explore best practices for managing different types of data (student records, staff information, financial data), determining retention periods, and ensuring secure data disposal.
Onboarding / Offboarding Management
Create streamlined processes for onboarding and offboarding staff and students. This training will cover efficient account creation and termination, access control for different user groups, software licensing management, and security considerations for device setup and return.
Technology Plan Development
This training will guide participants in developing a comprehensive technology plan aligned with the school district’s overall strategic goals. Learn to analyze current technology use, identify needs, set priorities, create a realistic budget, and establish measurable outcomes.
Strategic Planning for IT Teams
Develop strategies to ensure your IT team supports the district’s educational mission. Learn to align IT initiatives with school priorities, proactively plan for future technology needs, effectively communicate with stakeholders, and measure the impact of technology investments.
Getting Out of the Server Room and Into the Classroom
Empower IT staff to move beyond technical support and become active partners in the learning process. Participants will explore strategies for collaborating with teachers, integrating technology into the curriculum, troubleshooting in the classroom environment, and providing meaningful professional development for educators.
Team Building for IT Departments
Foster a collaborative and effective IT team environment. This training will focus on improving communication, problem-solving skills, conflict resolution, and fostering a culture of support and innovation within the IT department.
Schedule a custom IT / EdTech Needs Assessment for your school!
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