This requires that all grant-funded technology must be reviewed by the Informational Technology (IT) department before teachers proceed with grant writing, in order to ensure that devices can be supported by the IT department.
Devices and applications such as iPods, iPads, Kindles, Alexa, Echo, and Google Home have potential to positively impact classroom instruction, but unfortunately, our tech support options are limited as managing those devices requires both manpower and bandwidth (access to the Internet). In addition, there are often unintended consequences to the use of some of these tools, such as compromising student data, displaying/presenting inappropriate content, having inadequate security settings, etc. All of these factors must be evaluated by the IT department to help determine if the requested technology can be supported by the District. This review process is a required step in any grant writing, to include sources such as Great Falls Public Schools Foundation, KRTV’s One Class at a Time, Go Fund Me, Donors Choose, and any other grant options. The review process and guidelines are outlined on the District’s website, under Staff > Technology Resources > Teacher Resources. The IT department (Tech Coaches, IT Director, Support Techs, etc.) is also happy to help in the grant process to help determine what technology is appropriate and supported. Including the IT department in your planning will help ensure the District’s guidelines are followed and potentially improve your chances for a successful experience with grant writing to fund technology. Let us know how we can support you. Happy grant writing!
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Elaine Nutter
5/26/2021 12:43:30 pm
I'm trying to find the link for writing a grant for new chromebooks through Donor's choose. The links are unavailable at this time when I click on them. Can you share the link or where to access such a document?
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