Summary of the findings from this research. The laptop computers provided a considerable incentive for teachers to learn and implement the principles of the project in their classrooms. Project success depended upon proper selection of the first group of teachers. Even if their administrators didn't focus on curriculum changes, once they realized the potential of technology use they could create the policy and supporting environment that made change possible. They also found that the best trainers assumed there would be a mix of abilities in the program as there are in the classroom, and they took that reality into account when planning their instruction.
Evaluation equals excellence.
Not all Partnerships are made In Heaven. The study found that the single biggest determiner of success was the skill of the director in communicating project goals. It was determined that to be successful, it was imperative to have one computer per teacher and all computers should be online. Comfort, competence, and creative planning. People in the project also learned it was important for teachers to have time for group interaction where they discuss events in the program and are able to relate successes and failures to one another.