Planning should be an ongoing process that involves evaluating current technology programs, keeping abreast of new applications, assessing new needs, and modifying plans accordingly.
Careful planning is a prerequisite for the effective implementation of technology into education.
Because technology continues to play an important role in modern industrial society, integrating technology into the schools will help prepare students to succeed in a rapidly changing world. To ensure that technology is effectively integrated into the schools, educators and community members must collaborate to create a formal technology action plan. This action plan should be a part of the overall school improvement plan and should support the curricular goals of the school. The success of this plan takes the effort of administrators, teachers, students and parents, and community stakeholders working together toward common goals. A schools action plan should follow some key components.