So many schools today are receiving grants, start up funds, or donations to embrace new technology for their students. They can be earmarked for new laptops, Chromebooks, interactive white boards, IPads, etc. Now what? Below you will find the steps to take that ensures you are utilizing the funds appropriately and effectively for your students and teachers. Image courtesy of http://skycentral.com/skyresources/the-growth-of-technology-expenses-in-education/ Create a Team When deciding what new technology to purchase, it is important to create a team. It is vital to have more than one opinion when purchasing such a large component of a school. Frazier and Hearrington (2024) state, “Before preparing the specifications, it is usual to convene a hardware/software/service evaluation committee to identify needed features, help prepare the specifications documentation, and ensure that the identified needs are met.” (p. 31). The key to these committees is that they are l...