Finally, we intend to distribute the report on potential solutions that emerges from this Round Table series and invite additional people to join the conversation. Leaving out any one of the components is likely to make the solution too rigid, unclear or unknown, or not fully implemented. The policies are fully supported and actively implemented by appropriate leadership. Strong and clear central practices and policies should be created as the default for the entire district, if possible with the participation of a variety of stakeholders. On-going professional development for all staff is essential, with particular emphasis on how to use technology as a curricular tool.
Staff also needs to be given time to observe good practice, practice, and plan .
Be prepared to show an analysis of why using a hodgepodge of donated equipment and unsteady volunteers will actually cost more. Be prepared to discuss what you've learned about the cost of alternative approaches. No solution is going to work if teachers and other users can't get prompt and effective responses to their needs and problems from the technical staff, which therefore needs the staff, budget, skills, and strategies to respond. Should allow selective downloading of software to local machines. Allows for remote viewing of desktop machine screens, as well as remote control of desktop input and internal systems.