What are eight questions you should ask when creating a digital strategy?

"If you want to teach people a new way of thinking, don't bother trying to teach them. Instead, give them a tool, the use of which will lead to new ways of thinking."**** R. Buckminster Fuller

    To deliver effective and relevant education 2022 and beyond it is imperative for educational institutions to be innovative in the deliver of the curriculum. It is an imperative that educational institutions embrace the rapid changes that occur in the landscape and a sound way to achieve this is by developing a digital strategy. Furthermore, it can provide a more effective and efficient way for  educators to carry out their jobs, as time and money are the scarcest resources.

With the following questions, you will be able to create your digital strategy:

• What are the goals and objectives of your institution?
• What does digital transformation mean to you?
• Why is digital transformation needed at your institution?
• Do you have the team and infrastructure needed to develop and implement the digital strategy? If not, how do endeavour to get it done?
• Will you get the support of all the constituents?
• How can you achieve shared ownership and develop your institution as a learning organisation?
• What is the cost of developing and implemented a digital strategy?
• How can you ensure its sustainability?

Take the plunge! Consider developing a digital strategy for your institution.

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