Dive Brief:

• Schools that don’t have 1:1 device programs often struggle with the organizational demands of getting iPad or Chromebook carts to the right classrooms at the right times, with devices fully charged.
• According to eSchool News, developing a schedule for sharing the devices that addresses everyone’s needs can help, along with using the library as a logistical hub and capitalizing on its central location and existing role in media services.
• Working with teachers to understand learning space and capacity needs and researching smart versus timer charging before buying a cart is a must, and providing follow-up support to help teachers and students best use the devices on their carts ensures maximum benefit.

Dive Insight:

Coordinating the digital technology needs of a modern school or district can be a logistical nightmare. Some schools have gotten teachers more involved in the scheduling, allowing them to manage device sharing through self-populated calendars that have set rules of engagement but run largely on their own. With so many people needing devices, IT leaders recommend school CIOs extricate themselves from the constant tech support that can bog down their days. Asking teachers and staff members to do more of their own troubleshooting can allow these administrators to free up time for largescale education initiatives. Schools are transforming, and leadership is critical to navigating that path.