1. Creating a Successful Project Management Plan for Large Technology Implementations Presented by: David Palme and Courtney Lauer

2. Our Story (This Summer) ● Forklift Upgrade o Novell to AD o All new cabling o Network infrastructure o Computers o Interactive Whiteboards o Projectors o District-Wide wifi ●2000 Device Deployment ●Professional Development Support and Services

3. East Intermediate Before After

4. Waverly Middle School Before After

5. Waverly High School Before After

6. Project Management Project Manager ● Coordination o Vendor schedule o Ordering & delivering equipment o Storage- new and old ● Communication ● Making sure everyone is clear on what they are getting. ● Tech Department ● District admin ● Principals

7. Project Management 101 ● Why do we Plan (using PM tenets)? o Stuff Happens  Construction delays  Delivery delays  Miscommunication  Theory vs. Reality o Always know where you are in a project  “How’s the project going?” ● What do you need to get started? ○Whiteboard ○Calculator ○Email

8. Project Management 101 ● Three Important Components o Scope & Steps o Time and Risk o Human Resources and Tasks o (What about Money?) ●Three Other Components ○ Stakeholders ○ Culture ○ Communication

9. How to Prepare for SUCCESS ● Clear plan o Glitches will occur o Staff responsibilities ● Clear Communication ● Power of PD o CHAMPS- How to handle Devices ● Troubleshooting Tutorials Troubleshooting Tutorials ● Continued Support for teaching staff

10. What did you find Successful? Please share your successes! ● What has worked for your district? ● What have you learned?

11. Questions? David Palme- dpalme@inghamisd.org Courtney Lauer- courtney.lauer@bartonmalow.com ● http://waverlytech.weebly.com ● http://teachtechtime.weebly.com/