Looking at my KWL chart it is pretty easy to see that there is still a lot for more to learn. I started this class with very little understanding of what EA is and how that would apply to me as an educator. However, within just a few short weeks I am starting to put the dots together as to how this really effects everything that is happening "behind the scenes" in a school setting. When reading about the FEAF (Federal Enterprise Architectural Framework) model it sounded the most similar to how my school district has created their vision, mission and model to become the model of educational excellence.. ""The architectural segments are developed individually, within structured guidelines, with each segment considered to be its own enterprise within the Federal Enterprise." Similar to the FEAF model, the district has developed 8 strategies to focus on that all fall under "a house, This house and its different floors add layers to the 8 strategies to guide each of the stakeholders in a checks and balances type fashion to see if what we were planning to do is really happening as well as a way to report back how those areas are performing. For now, I have been reviewing board minutes to see how each of the 8 focus areas are doing. However, I think the real test will be time. We are just a year into the new blueprint so our student data has not been in place long enough to see just how well our structures are systems in place are fulfilling the needs of both a fiscal and student achievement stand point. "
Urbaczewski, L. & Mrdalj, S. (2006). A comparison of enterprise architecture frameworks. Issues in Information Systems, 7(2), 18-23.
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As I began this course I can say I knew very little of the term Enterprise Architecture. Knowing that our courses are all built around technology in some aspect I had guessed that Enterprise Architecture had something to do with the architecture, or structures of technology.
After talking to several leaders in my district I came away with a newfound respect with all that is happening behind the scenes to roll out, and sustain technology within our district. As with anything in education it is very easy to stand back and point the fingers of how things should be different but in reality the EA within my district consists of several different groups all working together to enhance student learning. Last year my district created a “Blueprint for Learning.” Aligned with district goals and the LCAP the Blueprint is a house with 8 different strategies to focus the mission, values and vision of the district. Several of the strategies overlap each other in innovation and technology. The district goal is to be the model of educational excellence. There are several school sites within our district that have made huge gains when it comes to using technology to enhance student learning. Most sites are 1:1 with either ipads or chromebooks. In order for all of this to run smoothly several members of tech team, educational teams and admin need to be consistently talking with each other. For the most part the days are far and fewer between that the system goes down and students are not able to log on. I would say this is a huge success when in comparison to a few years ago that most students shared a one room computer lab for a set block of time. There is still much work to be done. Not every site is 1:1 in fact several school sites share a classroom set each week. I would like to know more about the decision making process into which schools get technology and how the district plans to support the learning of each student and not just a select few. |
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