The document discusses the three critical components of digital transformation in education: conversion, collaboration, and curriculum. Conversion involves moving from legacy to mobile, cloud-based technologies. Collaboration means transitioning to project-based, team-oriented learning. Curriculum refers to moving from print to digital content that is accessible anytime, anywhere. All three components must work together and involve various stakeholders like teachers, students, administrators, and IT to ensure a successful digital transformation. Key questions and considerations are outlined for each component's implementation.

1. on the Critical Components
of Digital Transformation
Why Education Stakeholders
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
= NON-NEGOTIABLE
Education leaders know a smooth transition
to a digital environment is critical.
of IT decision-makers
say classroom and
instructional technologies
are extremely or very
important to learning.1
94
WHAT ARE THE THREE
COMPONENTS OF DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION?
Converting legacy technology to
mobile, cloud-based solutions
CONVERSION
CURRICULUM
1
MUST WORK
TOGETHER
77of K-12 schools have
implemented at least
1 cloud-based solution.2
%
Moving from print content to
anytime, anywhere curriculum
76 of education IT decision-
makers say moving from
print to digital content is
a priority for them.3
%
3
2
The 2015 Horizon Report notes
collaborative learning spaces
will drive education technology
adoption for the next
COLLABORATION
Transitioning to project-based
and team-oriented learning
3to
5years.4
%
WHO SHOULD
WORK TOGETHER?
TEACHERS
PARENTS ACADEMIC/
CURRICULUM
PERSONNEL
ADMINISTRATION
IT
STUDENTS
COMMUNITY
TIPS FOR MAKING IT WORK
Key questions:
What are the timelines and rollout procedures?
What is the vision?
What kind of technical, instructional and
leadership expertise is needed?
What are the goals of the devices?
Will districts provide the devices?
Who will manage them?
Will every student be given a device?
What network bandwidth is needed?
What is the plan for
professional development?
Key questions:
Can students capture and transfer their ideas using the technology provided?
Do students have access to physical and digital technology
that facilitates collaboration?
Will access to virtual collaboration be available from home?
Do students and teachers have the right tools?
CONVERSION
• Develop a shared vision for the conversion
• Assess the infrastructure and device environment
• Establish timelines with extra time for the unexpected
COLLABORATION
• Implement professional development
• Structure the classroom to be conducive to group work
• Equip students and teachers with tools for success
CURRICULUM
• Make device and curriculum decisions at the same time
• Prepare infrastructure and network for growth
• Consider a learning management system
• Incorporate digital and information literacy
• Develop a professional development plan
Key questions:
How is the digital content strategy aligned to student outcomes?
How will we leverage existing digital content?
Should the curriculum be cloud-, device- or server-based?
How will the curriculum be delivered? Will it be compatible with the devices?
Who will manage the subscriptions, licensing and logins?
How will we assess student learning?
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1. CENTER FOR DIGITAL EDUCATION SURVEY OF 259 K-20 EDUCATION DECISION-MAKERS, CONDUCTED IN DECEMBER 2014. 2. CENTER FOR DIGITAL EDUCATION SURVEY OF 92 K-12 EDUCATION DECISION-MAKERS, CONDUCTED IN JANUARY 2016.
3. CENTER FOR DIGITAL EDUCATION SURVEY OF 109 K-20 EDUCATION DECISION-MAKERS, CONDUCTED IN SEPTEMBER 2014. 4. HTTP://CDN.NMC.ORG/MEDIA/2015-NMC-HORIZON-REPORT-K12-EN.PDF