Criteria for Strategic Tech Abandonment
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Criteria for Strategic Tech Abandonment
Strategic Tech Abandonment refers to the planned and conscious abandonment or discontinuation of technologies that are proved to be ineffective and inefficient. At present, the concept of strategic tech abandonment is important to prevent the accumulation of redundant technology in classrooms. Technology can be strategically abandoned when it fails to meet the following criteria:
- The technology serves a well-defined purpose in the class and it’s services cannot be replicated by any other device or tool.
- It can be easily integrated into the classroom, and it supports the teaching and learning process.
- It achieves the targeted learning outcomes and student performance goals.
- It is easy to use.
- It can be easily maintained.
- Budget allows for upkeep of any technology tools.
Teachers can assess the effectiveness and functionality of the technology using this set of criteria framed as a
Strategic Tech Abandonment Checklist
Use the following criteria to determine the usefulness of a particular technology in your classroom.
| Criteria | Acceptable | Unacceptable |
| Serves a purpose which cannot be replicated by other technology | ||
| Attains learning outcomes and student performance goals | ||
| Easily integrated into the classroom | ||
| Ease of use for both teachers and students | ||
| Easy maintenance and higher sustainability | ||
| Budget constraints absent |
and scored as acceptable or unacceptable.
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