Did you find the CoSN website useful?
Yes, I found the CoSN website very useful. I had bookmarked the website the day of class and I have been using it off and on since then. It made me think of certain things that as a non-technical person I suddenly thought of. It was easy to use and go to different links.
What information on the website was most useful to you?
I liked the small school leadership site, the information on purchasing technology along with the budget. We are going through some technical glitches right now and this is a nice website to have.
How will information from this website help your Technology Committee?
It makes a person thinnk of the "others" when purchasing teechnology. The website was very easy to use and understand. It also did not feel like they were trying to sell you something.
What implications does this information have for technology planning in your school?
I am not sure about this question??? I think I maybe answered it in the other questions, but I will try. I think it makes a person look at the "big picture." As with the class blog, we know there is more to purchasing a computer than just the cost of the computer. This is the same with all forms of technology. You need time to train the staff, train the students and train the technology coordinators in purchasing any technology.
10/10 points
ReplyDeleteJim,
I like this website because it focuses on the costs beyond purchasing the computer itself. The concept of "Total Cost of Ownership" helps to put in perspecitve the costs of technical support and professional development. This information is important for technology committees and school boards.
Joe