Enterprise Architecture is a way to improve efficiency and save time. If IT is not built meaningfully with a “big picture” mentality you can have what’s called “Hairball Architecture” or a big mess. Changing one thing, can unravel the whole system. The best way to build IT systems is to make it as flexible as possible, so that there is freedom to change and improve.
Each new project needs “Project Start Architecture” or a whole plan - to install new applications, explain how they are used, and explain the hardware needed. This begins with one person - a Project Architect, whose job is to analyze the current state, develop and evaluate designs to improve, and create a detailed plan for the future for all to understand. All of this is done, with the overview and approval of an Architect Board. By looking at the “big picture” with a forward-looking mindset, companies and schools can invest money meaningfully in IT instead of wasting money. The concepts of Enterprise Architecture relate to my current role as TOSA and aspiring Tech TOSA, by shaping my thinking about technology. While I get excited about the new things I learn and want to share with other teachers, I realize that if teachers don't see the value of it or do not have access to the tech, it's not beneficial for them. Instead, I try to meet their tech needs where they are. I have built up a Google Drive ESL Sharing Folder, containing other folders, and encourage teachers to contribute. This seems like a small thing, but it doesn't cost money (just time) and it is sustainable. As a future administrator, I will remember that flexibility and sustainability are important. Reference Wierda, G. (2013. April 19). Why Enterprise Architecture? Retrieved January 21, 2016.
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