At least half of the respondents are using technology in the classroom, and most faculty are interested, given the facilities and training to do so. Another barrier to technology use, especially in student-centered technology use, is students' lack of computer skills. They also need students to have basic computer skills such as database, spreadsheet and word processing prior to enrollment in their courses. Content area faculty also need well equipped labs for their students to use. Percent of faculty using or desiring to use computers in the classroom Faculty use of technology includes use of presentation programs, Internet, e-mail, and information access via databases such as ERIC or PsycLit.
Individual departments have specialized needs.
The needs assessment determined that there were technology needs in departmental labs for education students outside the College. An ongoing evaluation should be be done to assess the progress that is made. Statement of the Problem 1. Students may be leaving here without the technology skills they need to accomplish their respective jobs. Goals 2000 launched the nation on a course of school improvement, and technology has been identified as one of the areas that must be addressed.