What are your three most critical discoveries for this course? How will the learning you have gained serve you in your role as an educational technology leader? This class has been eye-opening for me in many ways. I had not heard the term “Enterprise Architecture” before. But after I got past the terminology I realized that we already do some of these things in my school, but use different expressions. How to Explain Enterprise Architecture to Your Grandmother reinforced that effective communication skills are key in any business. Some common EA communication problems are: jumping into low level detail with no context, using obscure proprietary terminology, and insensitivity to audience feedback. Enterprise Architects try to simplify terms so everyone (even grandmothers) can understand them. Another critical discovery are the many advantages of an EA. Instituting an EA results in improved decision making. Defining the current state and future state of any enterprise helps clarify who is responsible for what. Then, when goals are set decisions can be made around those goals. Other advantages are eliminating redundant systems and lessening employee turnover. When a school has a purpose/direction under good management, employees are more likely to stay. Lastly, I learned that applications that are free may not be safe. Sometimes, they share data with third party vendors for marketing. There are many student privacy measures in place that educators/school leaders should learn about. If guidelines are not communicated about privacy then teachers may unknowingly endanger their students. The learning that I have gained will help me make informed decisions as an education technology leader. As I help develop an EA, I will know who is responsible for what area. I’ll be able to connect other teachers with resources they did not know about. I will continuously learn from my Professional Learning Network and through attending conferences, training, and webinars. Resources What is enterprise architecture (EA)? - Definition from WhatIs.com. (2001, June). Retrieved March 30, 2016, from http://searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/enterprise-architecture How to Explain Enterprise Architecture To Your Grandmother. (n.d.). Retrieved March 30, 2016, from http://simplicable.com/new/how-to-explain-enterprise-architecture-to-your-grandmother
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