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Digital Promise has released an EdTech Pilot Framework which provides a step-by-step process to help education leaders and technology developers run successful educational technology (ed-tech) pilots. It is very simple to use and read and has links for more information on each step. Here is the link to the original article:  http://edtech.digitalpromise.org/ One thing to remember - you don't have to do these projects alone. There are plenty of resources available to help you. In addition, check with your technology vendors to see what they have for planning and support resources to help you. Here is the Framework: Identify Need Discover and Select Planning Train and Implement Collect Data Analyze and Decide Negotiate and Purchase Summarize and Share Related: K-12 Blueprint site updated - resources for planning and implementing EdTech  Tech&Learning - free Edtech magazine, website and resources for educators -

Google for Education , which includes G Suite for Education , Chromebooks , and content, is one of the most popular, and most updated, platforms for education. Here are some great resources for IT, Teachers, Students and more. Google for Education main site:  https://www.google.com/edu/   Getting started with G Suite for Education:  https://support.google.com/a/answer/2856827 G Suite for Education:  https://www.google.com/edu/products/productivity-tools/   Chromebooks:  https://www.google.com/edu/products/devices/   Google Device Showcase - Chromebooks, Chromeboxes and more  Google for Education Transformation Center - resources, examples and tips for transforming your classroom and school Class Content:  https://www.google.com/edu/products/class-content/  - content and apps that have been approved by Google Benefits of Google Apps and Chromebooks - lots of resources, tips and ideas Google Apps Administrator Help Site  - for G Su...

Schools are always looking for ways to find funding for projects, especially for technology. Here are some great resources that I have used in the past. 1. Edutopia - The Big List of Educational Grants and Resources - Get a roundup of educational grants, contests, awards, free toolkits, and classroom guides aimed at helping students, classrooms, schools, and communities. Check this page weekly to get the latest updates! https://www.edutopia.org/grants-and-resources 2. GetEdFunding - GetEdFunding is a free and fresh grant-finding resource, dedicated to helping educators and institutions identify the funding they need in budget-tight times. http://www.getedfunding.com/ 3. Lowe’s Toolbox for Education http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/ 4. Toshiba America Foundation grants – K-5 and 6-12 - http://www.toshiba.com/taf/ 5. Device Grant Listed (list maintained by Google, has a lot of different grants listed) https://goo.gl/WD6YpS 6. THE Journal K-12 Grant Opportunities and Ed Tech Even...