The purpose of the technology implementation must be marketed within the schools and broader community. Outcomes must be assessed and reported. Without the full system implementation, teachers will start positive technology efforts, but the likelihood of sustaining these efforts is extremely limited. Overall Conclusion Key issues were identified throughout the day that relative to developing best practices in the use of educational technologies in the K12 setting. In concluding this Best Practices Conference, participants were asked to make summary remarks.
Collaboration is key.
Teachers are key. A collective statement of faith in technology can impact student learning. Making time available is key. It is very important to nurture professionalism of the teacher. Help schools invent and reinvent as is appropriate for their individual settings.