Does Not Fit All The two hour after school workshop is not effective for everyone. Teacher's Turf Whenever possible, work with teachers in their classrooms to realize the potential of computing. Help colleagues create shareable models. Get 'em Outta Here If your goal is to have teachers truly experience new forms of learning, you need to get them away from the bell schedule and family carpools for a few days of learning in a setting where they can immerse themselves in the subject. In-School Sabbaticals Teachers who have demonstrated creativity, fluency and collegiality should have a reduced teaching load in order to mentor peers.
Some schools engage in formal action research circles.
All schools should have regularly scheduled meetings at which teachers share exciting things their students have done with computers. Eventually teachers will share what they have done. This is a way of valuing your teacher's efforts and demonstrating your commitment to forward momentum. The Future Kids have all sorts of technological competencies whether school contributed to their development or not. Take advantage of what kids know and the resources they bring to the learning process.