Chapter 10. Case Study: Student Information System

Introduction

IT projects are not limited to organizations with IT departments. They also exist in small nonprofits such as Deep Thought Academy—a small, nonprofit, private school. Deep Thought Academy enrolls children from preschool through eighth grade and boasts small class sizes that allow personalized instruction for all students. This case study describes how Deep Thought Academy sought to use a purchased product to help them address issues they had with enrollment and communication.

The Need

The school tries to keep the students up-to-date with respect to technology, including a curriculum that relies heavily on the use of laptops and tablets. The technology used for the running of the ...

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