Edutec Web Design is a divison of EduTec
Solutions. Edutec Web Design provides web based solutions to our business
and education clients alike. EduTec provides a comprehensive approach to
educational technology for businesses and school districts that cant
afford full-time technology staff or need to supplement an over-extended
staff. The services offered by EduTec have been designed by an
advisory group of technology and education professionals to provide tailored
technology solutions for your specific needs. Edutec offers the following
services to facilitate the implementation of your technology plan. Businesses
and School Districts may use any of the services, in any combination, based
on their unique needs.
1. Technical Design, Bid Specifications and Contract Management of Technology
Systems. ETS has valuable experience and expertise in the design, specification,
contract management and integration of voice, data and video technology
systems including:
a) Fiber Optic and Copper Infrastructure
b) Local Area Networks (LAN) & Wide Area Networks (WAN)
c)Internet Connectivity
d) Video Area Networks (VAN)
e) Media Management/Retrieval Systems
f) Telecommunications Systems
g) Videoconferencing Systems
h) Computer Workstations Specifications
i) Network Server specifications
j) Network Electronics specifications
k) Systems Integration specifications
2.Planning and Implementation of Distance Learning Technologies
Provide leadership and coordinate the planning and implementation of telecommunication
and distance learning technologies.
3. Staff Development
and Training
ETS can develop and deliver customize In-Service programs to address the
needs of member districts. Districts in geographically convenient
locations can share training expenses.
4. Annual Review of District Technology Plan
A technology plan is an integral part of the district educational process,
and therefore must be evaluated regularly to insure its effectiveness.
ETS works with technology committee members to evaluate and recommend
enhancements based on technology, facility, curriculum or funding changes.
5. Budget Development
Assistance in the development of budget for purchase of technology hardware
and materials
6. Vendor Negotiations
Consortium members may obtain support in vendor negotiations for technology
related purchases. As part of a consortium, each district will benefit
from group purchasing power. When appropriate, Educational Technology
Solutions parent company, PC Network, Inc. can provide hardware and software
solutions as a state contract vendor to simplify purchasing requirements.
7.Assistance in developing technical support program
Every district is unique in their technology support needs. Some
districts have internal expertise that would make hiring a full-time technician
unnecessary. Some need a network manager, but not full-time.
Some need a technician one-day per week. ETS will work with each
district to design the best support program and then provide implementation
management and personnel.
a) If in-house technical support is designated as part of the program,
ETS will:
i) Prepare technical staff job descriptions.
ii) Interview candidates and prepare a recommendation to administration.
iii) Assistance in evaluating technical staff applications
iv)Oversee technical support staff program
b) If external support is necessary, ETS will provide group discount rates
on technician services, network engineer services and training services.
c) As the technical support program is implemented, ETS will oversee its
effectiveness and make modifications if necessary.
8. County Technology Committee membership
ETS offers to be an active member of the county technology committee on
behalf of each consortium member district. This provides ETS the
opportunity to work with other non-member districts. The benefits
of such work are obvious.
9.Review purchase and acquisitions
ETS will review the purchase and acquisition of equipment and supplies
to ensure that the member districts are implementing their technology
plan in an efficient and cost effective manner.
10. Evaluate new and emerging technologies
ETS will arrange for vendor demonstrations of new and emerging technologies
for member districts to help keep district staff knowledgeable and informed.
(Shared service, not billed to specific district unless evaluation is
requested by specific district)
11. Procedure Development
a)Develop guidelines for acquiring products and services
b) Develop and initiate procedures to evaluate aging and obsolete hardware
and software.
c) Develop and initiate procedures to systematically upgrade or replace
hardware and software.
12.Curriculum Integration
Consult with curriculum committees to insure that technology applications
are effectively integrated into all academic and vocational programs in
conjunction with the Core Curriculum Content Standards.
13.Grant Proposal Development
Work with grant proposal teams designed to secure additional funding for
the member school districts in the area of technology.
14. Technology Conferences
Attend local, state and regional technology conferences and meetings for
the purpose of obtaining knowledge of emerging technologies. (Shared service,
not billed to specific district unless attendance is required by specific
district)
15. Technology Information Dissemination
ETS will distribute technological information that addresses member district
issues via an informal newsletter. (Shared service, not billed to
specific district)
16. Administrative Technology
Work with administration to address the effective integration of technology
into non-instructional areas. For example, GAAP Accounting, Student
Information Systems, Library Automation, Facilities and Maintenance Management,
etc.
17. Telecommunications Act of 1996 Forms
ETS provides assistance in the completion of the TelAct Forms including
470, 471 and 486.
18.Technology Funding Strategies
ETS has valuable experience in various methods of funding educational
technology. ETS Educational Technology Consortium members will benefit
from this knowledge. (Shared service, not billed to specific district)
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