Like the poles supporting a tent, each component is vital to the success of the program. This article reviews these factors, and emphasizes the need for schools to adopt similar strategies before bringing technology into classrooms.
Effective leadership is one of the most critical components of effective integration.
Leadership should come from school administrators and technology coordinators working together in the restructuring process. Leaders must be skilled not only in technology use, but also in curriculum standards, communication methods and staff development strategies. Strong leadership is vital for developing expectations, motivating teachers, and controlling incentives. However, as critical as leadership is, it cannot support the integration process without these other factors. Technology use plan One of the first things technology leaders should do is develop a technology use plan.