Sunday, November 2, 2008

Professional Development

Professional Development as it relates to technology is questionable. When given training on software packages does it allow for implementation into classroom curriculum? No, because many times the teachers already have most if not all of the skills to operate the software, but how to implement it into the curriculum is the question.

No matter how much training on the software, until there is a change of mind on how best to engage students it will not make a difference. Teachers must have the time and resources needed for collaboration with other teachers to design material that utilizes technology without it being the reason for the lesson.

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