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How To Run a Successful K–12 Ed Tech Pilot Program

Adopting new technology across a school district is a significant investment that's hard to reverse if the rollout misses the mark. A pilot program can mitigate the risks by first launching a small-scale, time-limited test of a technology tool with a defined group of users before committing to full schoolwide or districtwide adoption.

How To Run a Successful K–12 Ed Tech Pilot Program

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Adopting new technology across a school district is a significant investment that's hard to reverse if the rollout misses the mark.

A pilot program can mitigate the risks by first launching a small-scale, time-limited test of a technology tool with a defined group of users before committing to full schoolwide or districtwide adoption.

"A pilot helps districts validate that a solution will work in their unique environment and determine if it will integrate with the rest of their ed tech ecosystem and instructional practices," says Kris...

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Adopting new technology across a school district is a significant investment that's hard to reverse if the rollout misses the mark. A pilot program can mitigate the risks by first launching a small-scale, time-limited test of a technology tool with a defined group of users before committing to full schoolwide or districtwide adoption. "A pilot helps districts validate that a solution will work in their unique environment and determine if it will integrate with the rest of their ed tech ecosystem and instructional practices," says Kris Astle, learning and adoption manager at SMART Technologies…

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  • "A pilot helps districts validate that a solution will work in their unique environment and determine if it will integrate with the rest of their ed tech ecosystem and instructional practices," says Kris...

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