Introduction and Module Material
Introduction
In Module 5 you developed evidence and completed the Implementation Team Skills Matrix Template, Project Parameters Template, and Architecture Solutions Mapping Template. In Module 6, you will focus on the Ready for Interoperability stage of the Needs Assessment Domain. The Needs Assessment domain supports districts with identifying pain points with your data systems and selecting a well-scoped use case. In this module, your district will finalize and validate your use case, getting you one step closer to your Data Readiness Project Plan and Pitch Deck.
- First, your district will develop specific and measurable goals for your selected use case.
- Based on those goals, your district will design a solution concept that will demonstrate the specifications and requirements needed to solve your use case.
- Your district will then present your selected use case and solution concept to stakeholders to receive validation that it aligns with your intended goals. Your district’s solution concept is an important part of this process because it will guide your district’s vision as your team builds an implementation plan to solve for your selected use case.
Throughout this course, you will see four types of activities. Depending on your district’s data readiness, you may want to review and complete all suggested activities and those essential for fulfilling the micro-credential requirements. Some activities will require assistance from your technology lead, and some activities can be projected during stakeholder meetings. Look for the following icons to signal “technology lead” or “group activity.”
Micro-credential activities are essential for preparing a Data Ready Project Plan and Pitch deck. These activities can be submitted as evidence for completing a micro-credential.
IT Lead Activities require the participation of your district or organization’s IT Lead.
Group activities that are to be completed by members of your cross-departmental teams.
Suggested resources to develop your understanding of data equity and interoperability.
A folder with resources is available to download at the beginning of each module via a link in each module’s Introduction and Module Material section. Depending on your district’s data readiness, you should review and complete all essential and suggested activities.
Throughout the module, you will be prompted with IGNITE questions meant for you to pause and reflect on current practices and/or policies within your district or organization. There are also knowledge checks for your understanding of key concepts and takeaways.
To complete this module, download the resource file by clicking on the button. You will find resources such as presentations, spreadsheets, and templates for implementing the activities described in this module.
It may be helpful to review a district’s use case, review Abington’s Equity Goal, Data Interoperability Challenge and Solution below.
Thinking Ahead
