MtM Contents

Mastering the Moment is all about doing more with less. Since 2008 K-12 district budgets have been drastically reduced, scorching IT department operating and capital budgets. At the heart of MtM is a white paper that explores current and projected economic trends and effects on technology budgets and provides actionable advice to CTO's for surviving difficult economic times while strengthening operations.
Included are:

Scorching Tech Budgets

A closer look at the economic forecast for districts and schools, insight into today’s challenges and opportunities from educational technology and legislative experts.
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Expert Advice: Challenges and Opportunities

There are some glimmers of hope and opportunities for technology advocates to avoid draconian budget cuts—in this economic environment. Further, budget cuts offer an opportunity to incorporate IT efficiencies and to leverage technology to reduce other district expenses.
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Strategic Responses

Three comprehensive approaches to make the most of technology dollars now and in the future

Position Technology as Strategic to the Educational Mission

Understand and Articulate the Value of Technology

Align Technology to Educational Objectives

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Tactical Responses

More than a dozen immediate cost-saving actions, including:

Using TCO to Pull Costs Down

Reviewing Extended Warranties

Open Source Software & Shared Software Services

Digital Content

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Spend a Little - Save a Lot

There are plenty of ways to reduce the technology budget, some requiring a bit of up-front investment. But you and your team should convey that the power of technology could be employed to provide cost-saving solutions throughout every aspect of your district or school; that technology is a valuable investment, not just a cost center.

Here are ideas that require an up-front investment in new technology to yield increased efficiencies, effectiveness and benefits down the line.
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