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Michael Parker

Jul 23
5 min

Exploring the Data Lake

In the last couple of years there is a lot of interest around Data Lake. In schools, it sometimes comes up in discussions around SIS...

Michael Parker

Jul 2
4 min

Understanding SIS Connections

Many people think about the Student Information System (SIS) as one system and they want all of their data from the entire school in it....

Michael Parker

Jun 11
5 min

Working with a Smaller SIS Budget

If you have realized that a no budget SIS project means that your schools goals will not be achieved that project quality and time will...

Michael Parker

Jun 2
4 min

Budgeting for SIS Success

Independent schools often overlook the importance of budgeting for projects that impact all aspects of school life and play a crucial...

Achieve the Best SIS Results by Being the Best SIS Customer.

Michael Parker

May 6
3 min

Achieve the Best SIS Results by Being the Best SIS Customer.

SIS implementations are complex, at times difficult and ultimately immensely rewarding. The journey can be rocky. At times you might feel...

Michael Parker

Apr 26
3 min

Context Brings Clarity to SIS Selection

You will not fully understand all of the strengths and weaknesses of a SIS products when you evaluate it. SIS products are enormous, and...

The SIS is Just one piece in a Journey to Transform Educational Technology

Michael Parker

Apr 9
2 min

The SIS is Just one piece in a Journey to Transform Educational Technology

Many of the schools we work with begin with paper. Paper is everywhere. Existing systems lack native integration, and the manual...

The Crucial Role of Process and Workload Review Post-SIS Implementation

Michael Parker

Apr 1
1 min

The Crucial Role of Process and Workload Review Post-SIS Implementation

So, your SIS implementation has largely been successful (or you are thinking ahead and hoping it will be). Your old paper solutions,...

Changing SIS Implementation Methdologies

Michael Parker

Mar 24
3 min

Changing SIS Implementation Methdologies

Yesterday's Approach to SIS migration: Australian, independent schools are facing a real challenge with the rollout of Student...

When to Bring a Consultant into Your SIS Project: Timing is Everything

Michael Parker

Mar 12
2 min

When to Bring a Consultant into Your SIS Project: Timing is Everything

I was once asked by a school with a tight budget when they should bring in a consultant to assist with their School Information System...

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