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 * This is the most critical part of infrastructure development and the learner should always be** **the primary focus**.



Establish a District Technology Implementation Committee
When establishing a technology implementation committee, be sure that there is a shareholder from every different part of the district. Among those present:


 * District Technology Coordinator
 * Representatives from the Administration including the Superintendent
 * Finance
 * Principals
 * Curriculum department
 * Classroom teachers
 * Parents and students (at your discretion but very helpful)
 * School Board

**Perform a Needs Assessment**
Technology needs assessments can begin with something as simple as a survey of your staff. Here is an embedded needs assessment survey that illustrates the types of questions to ask. Using a free tool like SurveyMonkey is a great way to capture this information with little effort on the part of the person collecting the results.

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Establish a Timeline for Implementation
The next step in the process is to establish a timeline for the project. Again, online tools are a tremendous resource for this process and Dipity.com. Dipity allows you to create an interactive timeline so that you can link potential websites and resources directly to the timeline and keep everything together in one place. Your timeline should include everything from budgets to hardware and software ordering to deployment to professional development offerings. You can link your proposals and bids to this timeline and make it the foundation of the entire strategic plan.

Collaborate and follow through, and when complete review, revise, and reflect.
Using the tools in place and having regular meetings with your committee will be the key in keeping your project on course.

Technology Plan Development Resources
Both the United States and the Illinois State Board of Education have provided information and resources on creating a technology plan, here are links to both resources. National Educational Technology Plan ISBE Tech Plan Webinar

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