Evaluate which technology types can best meet the district's goals and objectives. Define precisely the type and extent of technology to be used. Cluster common technology types where appropriate to improve efficiency and save money. Consider testing your proposed technology in an existing classroom or administration area before turning it over to the design team. Visit existing applications in education or industry, and judge their successes carefully.
Time well spent in the beginning can save money and improve design communications.
Develop a specific schematic diagram that illustrates all networking requirement - within the individual classroom, between classrooms, between departments, between buildings, and with distant sources. Define the learning environments based on the instructional program goals, activities, and technology applications. This is the role of educational specifications. Thoroughly evaluate existing buildings to determine their adequacy for accomplishing the district's educational goals and particularly the goals for technology. Understand clearly the conditions of each construction system and their future life-cycle costs for continued use.