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     When districts decide to go 1:1, they have several decisions to make before the beginning roll out to staff. Decisions must be made on what kind of technology to utilize, which programs, apps, and software to use, and how teachers and students will use this in an effective manner. A process on how to handle repairs or problems must also be established. They must also decide what types of policies must be in place for the 1:1 initiative to run smoothly.

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     It can be overwhelming! After the decision is made to go to a 1:1 initiative, staff and administration need to come together to form a committee dedicated to the introduction of tablets into the classroom. This can make the decision making process run smoother. As a group, they can decide which device, programs, software, and apps will best serve the students. Once these decisions are covered, the technology plan and policies can begin to come together.  

     Teachers and administration should have a voice in educational technology policy making. They are the ones who would know what students should access and use to further their education. The technology staff should be the ones who implement this. They will also be part of evaluating the policies effectiveness. Teachers will be the other part in the evaluation. They are the ones in the front lines of overseeing the works of the policies. When it comes to decisions about the school and student education, teams work better than assigning tasks and doing it alone. 

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