Each school designates one of its professional staff members to serve as its PC coordinator, but because most are full-time teachers, their training time is limited to after school or on the weekend.
Training is one of the most critical factors in using technology effectively.
Teachers must be comfortable with instructional technology and must know not only how to operate it, but also how to use it effectively in their teaching. It may take three to five years for a teacher to acquire the appropriate level of expertise. Planning and support for technology-related training must take this into account. Technology training must be ongoing. Teachers need continuous opportunities to expand their technological skills and to interact with other teachers so that they may share new strategies and techniques.