September 2004 — Industry Perspective
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‘Smart’ Technology Offers Schools New Solutions to Save Time and Money in the Changing Landscape of Education
Leveraging a School’s Investment
Schools and districts must find ways to leverage each investment they make to maximize the return on every budget dollar. Products and services that meet more than one need are the clear choices when it comes to evaluating potential purchases.
As schools improve their technology infrastructures, there become more ways to leverage new technology in order to increase productivity and reduce waste. As an example, RISO MFPs can fill many printing and copying needs of a school. The MFPs also can be used to scan and grade tests automatically. The combination of printer-duplicators, MFPs and intelligent software facilitates information distribution across a district, including e-mailing, faxing, copying and hand-distributing - turning it into a one-touch process where a document is automatically faxed and e-mailed to preset distribution lists, as well as printed in preset quantities in different buildings. This saves hours of labor at a time when schools are short-staffed, especially in the administrative area that tends to get cut first in a budget crunch. It also helps information flow faster. In addition, forms can be stored on a server and printed out when and how each individual user needs them, thereby eliminating the need for ordering and storing large quantities of preprinted forms.
Conclusion
Schools are being forced to find new, creative ways to comply with NCLB’s sweeping reforms while saving money at a time of serious fiscal constraints. Breakthroughs in technology offer robust solutions that address current challenges, as well as provide new tools to streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance productivity, both in the classroom and in administrative offices. Schools, like many businesses today, are leveraging the power of technology to make their own operations - just like their students - smarter and more resourceful than ever.
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