AS DISCUSSED PREVIOUSLY, one of the most essential components of all the successful laptop programs reviewed in this book is the planning (P) that took place before any laptops were purchased. Schools and districts differ in mission, instructional philosophy, teaching styles, demographics, and a myriad other factors. So, too, is the approach to planning 1-to-l programs unique to the individual Institution.
school or district, I can identify a number of essential Steps that will ensure your planning process is as effective and complete as it can be. These steps include taking adequate time to plan, bringing in multiple stakeholders, documenting all efforts, learning from other school or district laptop programs, making sure to consider all of the logistical challenges unique to a laptop program, and assessing progress along the way. This chapter will look at all these essential Steps in the planning process.