About this episode

The episode discusses how K-12 technology leaders can effectively communicate the value of their EdTech investments amidst financial pressures and evolving technologies.

How do K-12 technology leaders communicate the value of their work in an era of increasing expectations, tighter budgets, and rapidly evolving technologies? In this episode of the Consortium for School Networking Podcast, we explore key insights from the recent CoSN webinar, Unlocking the Value of EdTech Investments , led by Frankie J. Jackson, CETL®, RTSBA. Joining Frankie for the discussion were Michael Flood, founder and CEO of Alpine Frog; Maria Stavropoulos, CETL®, Director of Technology at Northbrook School District 28; and William Brackett, Director of Technology at Oak Park Elementary District 97. Drawing from decades of experience in district leadership, the panel examined one of the most important challenges facing EdTech leaders today: how to effectively tell the story behind technology investments. In this episode, we discuss: Why EdTech value doesn't speak for itself—and why leaders must tell the story The increasing expectations and financial pressures facing today's K-12 technology leaders Moving from traditional technology thinking to leadership thinking Understanding Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Return on Investment (ROI), and Value of Investment (VOI) Why some…

People in this episode

Host: Frankie J. Jackson

Guests: Michael Flood, Maria Stavropoulos, William Brackett

Topics covered

• EdTech investments
• K-12 technology leadership
• Total Cost of Ownership
• Return on Investment
• Value of Investment
• technology storytelling
• district strategic plans

Keywords

• EdTech
• K-12
• technology leadership
• investment value
• TCO
• ROI
• VOI
• cybersecurity
• network reliability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Consortium for School Networking, Alpine Frog, Northbrook School District 28, Oak Park Elementary District 97

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