Orange County NC Website
divided into groups to study each issue and determine where on the continuum each should be. <br /> The numbers represent the average of the group responses. <br /> 1 entralized 2=limited number of options offered to the site 3=decentralized <br /> Issue How Site-Based? Comments <br /> Hardware Brand 2 district should select a very limited number of <br /> brands it is capable of supporting <br /> Hardware Model 2.4 flexibility very important to address variety of <br /> needs <br /> Data Network 1 consistency across schools very important for <br /> Design interconnectivity and ease of support <br /> Media Automation 1.8 consistency important for eventual cross-site <br /> Hardware and communication <br /> Software <br /> Tool Software 1.6 consistency important for professional <br /> development, ease of use for students <br /> E-Mail Software 1 -need to make support and professional <br /> development as simple'as possible, and facilitate <br /> communication across sites <br /> Professional 2 both district and site should provide professional <br /> Development development; technology specialists should have a <br /> specialty and offer workshops across schools <br /> Maintenance/Repair 1.2 troubleshooting/maintenance should be site-based; <br /> "serious"repair should be centralized <br /> Technology 1.2 core job description should come from district with <br /> Specialist Job additional site-based responsibilities possible <br /> Desription <br /> 15 <br />