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12 Top Tips School Technology Funding
Nancy CaramanicoTechnology and Education Specialist
July, 2012
1. Heed The Research
Change is a Constant Image, Pew
Horizon ReportTechnologies to Watch1 Year or Less – Mobile Apps1 Year or Less – Tablet Computing2-3 Years – Game Based Learning2-3 Years – Learning Analytics4-5 Years – Gesture Based Computing4-5 Years – The Internet of Things http://horizon.wiki.nmc.org http://ncara.edublogs.org/2012/02/09/e
merging-technologies-to-watch-2012/
2. Tune in to Digital Learning Needs
One to One Netbooks, Ipads, Tablets Ebooks, Online Access Everywhere access, Wireless Video Conferencing Projection Systems, Smart
Systems, Apple TV Web Services, LMS, Websites
and Social Media Support Professional Development Apps, Software
3. Build a Team Technology Teams Administrators - Visioning Community Members -
Resources Parents – Loyalty,
Resources Teachers – Ideas, Needs,
Buy in Student Teams – Real Life
Applications
4. Make a Plan5. Create Smart Goals
• Technology Plan
• Make a Difference
• Smart Goals
Smart Goals
6. Dig In to Grant Resources Foundation Center – Site and Newsletter
Guidestar – Funder Resources
Grant Space via Foundation Center (Search areas for free Foundation Center access) – Find Us
Technology Grant - News and Resources
7. Aim For Quality, Free Access –Foundation Center
8. Jog the Web Funding Sources K-12 Grants – K12Grants.org E-School News – Funding Page Specific Tech Companies have offerings – Acer Tech and Learning Grants Directory – 2012-2013 Non Profit Technology Network US Government – Funding Pages Collection – Sheryl Abshire All #TechFunding Links in presentation - Diigo
9. Tell Your Compelling Story Tell the local
community about your Technology Needs
Tell Alumni and give them options for giving
Sponsor a Smart Classroom, Sponsor a Net Classroom (example community ask)
10. Get Social
11. Meet Supporters Where They Are
12. Evaluate and Begin Anew
Images/Resources http://blog.proqc.com/s-m-a-r-t-quality-planning-g
oal-setting/ www.mashable.com www.Fasticon.com
Thank You! Best wishes in your search for Technology Funding
Nancy Caramanico Technology and Education Specialist, Consulting and
Professional Development [email protected] www.caratechnology.net Blog http://ncara.edublogs.org Twitter @ncara