In this environment the teacher become more of a facilitator rather then the sole disseminator of information. This also empowers students to become experts within their classrooms and allows them to support their fellow students. In turn this frees up the teacher from always being the one students go to for assistance. To Do Staff Development Needs Entry Learn the basics of using the new technology. One Getting Started with Technology Staff development at this time should be geared toward helping educators understand the benefits of specific tools and to learn how to use them in their classrooms.
Adoption Use new technology to support traditional instruction.
Adaption Integrate new technology into existing classroom activities. Stage Two Integration of Technology Staff development at this time should be geared toward giving educators a hands-on experience with a process for integrating technology across their curriculum. Appropriation Develop new approaches to teaching and learning that take advantage of technology. Leading with Technology Staff development at this time should be geared toward supporting those educators who are creating staff development programs within their respective schools. This should include a cadre of staff members willing to support the school staff as well as an incentive for this cadre to exist.