Discover Your Strategy for Sustainable 1:1 Digital Learning

Education leaders may be skilled in the art of doing more with less, but as ESSER funding begins to sunset and K12 devices reach their end of life post-COVID, school districts will have their work cut out for them. Leaders must be ready to watch budgets more closely than ever as they navigate the large-scale device refreshes required to maintain sustainable 1:1 digital learning initiatives across our nation's schools. Join this webinar and hear from device lifecycle expert, Hunter Valk, as he illustrates the real costs associated with your K12 device program, including how schools can optimize available funding to maximize impact.

This webinar discusses the challenges faced by school districts as many K12 devices, adopted for remote and hybrid learning four years ago, are reaching their end-of-life. This webinar provides expert advice on writing an effective device procurement RFP post-ESSER. It covers key topics such as identifying personas, considering device aspects like security, functionality, durability, compatibility, and support needs, best practices for articulating procurement requirements, understanding device refresh and management expenses by balancing hard and soft costs, and showcasing examples of well-executed and improvable RFPs.

The 1:1 device initiatives in school districts face a significant challenge with break/fix issues, as students across all grade levels contribute to high breakage rates. This leads to unpredictable repair and replacement costs for districts managing device fleets. The situation is expected to become more challenging in the post-ESSER landscape, adding more strain on the districts. To address this, this webinar will help you to understand how to tackle these break/fix issues within the context of an overall device refresh strategy, aiming for the most cost-effective and sustainable outcomes.

The pandemic led to an acceleration in 1:1 device initiatives across school districts, with many purchasing readily available devices for immediate use by students and staff. Four years on, these schools are now facing the need for large-scale device refreshes, presenting an opportunity for more strategic adjustments to their device strategy. This webinar will discuss how school districts can utilize 'back to school personas' to identify key groups within their digital ecosystem. By understanding the unique requirements of these groups, schools can develop a more informed, strategic, and refined device strategy for their post-ESSER refresh.

The education sector, a prime target for cyber-attacks, is set to benefit from a panel discussion featuring security experts who will explore the complex compliance and cybersecurity issues facing K12 school districts. This panel will offer valuable insights and strategies to counter increasing cyber threats, particularly in blended and remote learning scenarios. Attendees will gain knowledge on optimal risk management across their digital ecosystem, including devices and infrastructure, and learn how to foster sustainable cybersecurity practices among staff, administrators, and key stakeholders.