Reviewing Planning This brief overview has presented some key concepts and practices related to planning for technology. A well-designed technology plan can provide a high return on investment. The process is time-consuming and involves many players, but a strong document that begins with a vision to impact student learning, outlines clearly stated goals, identifies roles for key players, describes funding needs and sources, and weaves evaluation into the cycle will contribute to effective integration and improved teaching, learning, and management. A successful plan serves as a model for future iterations that can incorporate new and emerging technologies and build upon a strong foundation. Review of objectives. Use the links below to review any information from this lesson. You should now be able to Identify priorities that must be addressed in a technology plan Provide a review of the "Technology Planning Cycle" Evaluate a technology planning document Identify resources for supporting technology initiatives List steps necessary to implement a technology plan Identify key steps in evaluating the impact of a technology plan Better understand complex issues related to technology purchasing and funding Identify factors that influence the cost of technology initiatives, including building modification professional development hardware and software support and maintenance connectivity Explain factors that influence "Total Cost of Ownership" Assess the appropriateness of allocations in a technology budget Describe evidence that illustrates "Return on Investment" of technology expenditures