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The
Innovative Technologies Unit conducts research and
development for evolving and emerging technologies.
Unit members continuously collaborate with schools
and offices to understand interests and needs. The
unit also cultivates strategic partnerships with
vendors who focus on improving technology products,
services, prices, quality, and on-time delivery. The
unit oversees the testing of products and
configurations prior to deployment to schools to
ensure product reliability and effective ongoing
operations in every school. Staff also keeps abreast
of emerging technology trends and products and
assesses their applicability in the educational
environment. Educationally appropriate products are
evaluated to determine if the product meets
identified needs, and high-level tests are performed
to assess compatibility with the MCPS technology
infrastructure. Professional staff in this unit
assists in defining the professional development
needed to integrate interactive classroom
technologies into teaching and learning.
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