There is a fundamental need for modern educational infrastructure to support the growing demand of digital adoption in K-12 and Higher Education. Education Institutions are being forced to do more with less – seeking greater robustness and value from IT Infrastructure. X10 Technologies works with School Districts to develop a sustainable IT and Security framework to address those risks, challenges and opportunities most integral to the district. Through proper discovery, assessment and implementation processes, our goal is to establish IT Infrastructure and Management service solutions based on our customer’s core needs.

Establishment of a roadmap in line with the district’s goals will allow a clear understanding of the existing state of IT infrastructure and future growth requirements over the next 3-5 years. From day one, our focus will be to provide recommendations; supported by best practices, in K-12 and Higher Education to our customers. We do this by establishing a partner centric model to assist with strategic planning and establishment of a shared vision of success!

Phase I – Information Gathering / Planning

a. Creating a shared vision of success

• Understanding SD’s mission and key objectives;
• Research features of successful models for professional learning environments;
• Exploring relationships between effective use of technology, student engagement, and student success;
• Validate the proposed technology models, and how technology can be used to enhance student learning.

b. Needs assessment

• Review server infrastructure
• Assess client infrastructure

IT Infrastructure review to determine current and future education priorities over the next 3-5 years.

c. Gap Analysis

• Identification of the project scope and adoption plan will be established based on gap results – all to be in-line with the district’s needs.

Phase II – On-Site Assessments

• “Living” project plan established and deployed to key stakeholders
• IT priority items will be aligned with the districts learning objectives; allowing for transformational change
• Perform networking & security infrastructure assessment & review of best practice
• Perform high level strategic applications assessment & review of best practices
• Surveys, interviews and workshops will allow for beneficial feedback and input to support with project direction, priorities, and end deliverables.

Monitoring & Measuring (ongoing)

• Ongoing monitoring of progress and alignment to strategic objectives will be conducted throughout the implementation phase
• Wins and challenges will be communicated with key stakeholders; best practices will be captured and shared among the district
• Ongoing commitment and accountability will be monitored on both X10 and the districts end
• Dialogue and feedback will be established by routine check-ins through the means of conference call and meeting opportunities.

Phase III – Report and Review

• Validate applicable technology models against industry trends and best practices; all based on research and feedback from the educators
• Propose a program to adopt technology into SD environment
• Draft a report, and review it to ensure information accuracy

Phase IV – Solidify Strategic IT Roadmap

• Validate applicable technology models against industry trends and best practices; all based on research and feedback from the educators
• Propose a program to adopt technology into SD environment
• Draft a report, and review it to ensure information accuracy