Sustaining 1-to-1 device access for all students

To keep a 1-to-1 device initiative up and running, it takes a district-wide commitment and strategy to never miss a beat. Some things to think about:

Solve for learning downtime. There are still many cases throughout the country where kids break or lose a device and don’t have access to another one while it’s repaired or replaced. In a world where more and more of our learning is ONLY accessible via technology, this is potentially a huge equity problem.
Move from manual processes. Automate workflows and streamline help desk ticketing with a workflow management platform that empowers districts to submit self-service help tickets in seconds and amplify efforts with enterprise-level tools built for schools.
Develop processes and guidelines for device refreshes. Use performance data, breakage rate reports and user insights to inform decisions and policies about your next generation of devices.
Build learning technology plans. Create plans in consultation with a broad group of stakeholders and according to established review cycles. IT leaders should crowdsource this information from teachers and school leaders to make every voice count.

As educators and tech leaders, we must commit to creating a sustainable 1-to-1 device program and making technology available to every student. This requires our tech teams to collaborate with our educators and our educators to educate our students. It will all be worth it in creating a learning environment that ensures all students have access to equitable learning opportunities.

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