Infrastructure and Connectivity
Instructional technology infrastructureÌýrefers toÌýallÌýhardware, software, network resources,Ìýand services requiredÌýto operate and manageÌýanÌýinstructional technologyÌýenvironment.ÌýConnectivity refers toÌýthe connections between devices that allowÌýthemÌýtoÌýtransfer data back and forth, especiallyÌýtheÌýnetwork connections that enable Internet access.ÌýConnectivity includes both broadband and wireless connections.Ìý
TheÌýincreasing use of technologyÌýto enhance teaching and learningÌýmakes itÌýcriticallyÌýimportantÌýto build a robust infrastructureÌýandÌýmaximize connectivity, including wireless networks.ÌýConnectivityÌýprojects includeÌýthose that enhance school connectivity andÌýthat enhanceÌýCommunity Connectivity, includingÌýInternet access inÌýstudents' homes.Ìý
NYSEDÌýhas compiledÌýa variety ofÌýresourcesÌýto assistÌýdistricts that are working to improve Internet connectivity, both within andÌýoutsideÌýof school.Ìý