What’s Your Why? Aligning Technology with Your Mission, Vision & Goals
Seattle Convention Center - 603
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, it's easy to get caught up in the latest tools and trends. However, the most effective technology adoption isn't about chasing shiny objects; it's about strategic alignment with your organization's core purpose. This presentation will guide participants through a reflective process to clearly define their "Why" – their mission, vision, and overarching goals. We will then explore practical frameworks and strategies for evaluating, selecting, and implementing technology solutions that directly support and amplify this core purpose. Attendees will learn how to move beyond reactive tech adoption to a proactive, mission-driven approach, ensuring that every technological investment contributes meaningfully to their ultimate objectives and creates lasting impact.
Panel Discussion
Leadership, Professional Development
Technology Directors, School Administrators, District Administrators
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Grades K-12, Postsecondary
Presented by
Education Program Consultant
Wyoming Department of Eductaion
Steven Priest is an Educational Program Consultant with the Wyoming Department of Education with the Innovations Team. Steven works with digital learning, serving our statewide Learning Management System (Canvas), micro-credentials, and the Digital Learning Plan. Steven led the development of the Guidance for Wyoming School Districts on Developing Artificial Intelligence Use Policy, and has become the AI guru for the WDE. Steven is a Founding Member of the Human Intelligence Movement. Steven has a background of over 20 years of educational experience serving as a school administrator, an instructional facilitator for technology, a science teacher, and an agricultural education teacher.
