1. Systematic planning as an approach to technology implementation: provides a rationale for the technology and related resources

2. Systematic planning as an approach to technology implementation: provides the stakeholders get involved in the decision making process

3. Systematic planning as an approach to technology implementation: provides a way to promote thinking about the most cost-effective uses of technology

4. Systematic planning as an approach to technology implementation: provides assurance that technology applications are aligned with the curriculum

5. Systematic planning as an approach to technology implementation: provides help in determining the specific training and assistance needs

6. Systematic planning as an approach to technology implementation: provides assurance that existing resources are used in the plan

7. Systematic planning as an approach to technology implementation: provides a needed vehicle for procuring funding

8. Systematic planning as an approach to technology implementation: provides a method for determining how to evaluate the impact and progress of the technology

9. Systematic planning as an approach to technology implementation: provides a vehicle for communicating steps for others to follow adapting the plan

10. Systematic planning as an approach to technology implementation: provides a process for coordination with other programs and projects

11. Systematic planning as an approach to technology implementation: provides that the teaching addresses the needs of all learners

12. Systematic planning as an approach to technology implementation: provides guidelines and a context for the insertion of new technologies

13. Credits “Implementing Technology in Education: Recent Findings from Research and Evaluation Studies” By John Cradler, Far West Laboratory http://www.wested.org/techpolicy/recapproach.html