Quality and relevance. As professional instructors, teachers are very discerning learners. They appreciate active learning experiences that incorporate good teaching skills and meaningful content. In order to make sound decisions about how to use a computer in the classroom, teachers need to see the relevance of the new tool available to them. Relevance is the foundation for meaningful staff development.
Teachers buy into the goals of a workshop when they see value for their students in the end product.
Therefore, the intended results of training must be instructional in nature. We encourage teachers to share their skills with their colleagues. Building a cadre of teachers within a district who can help others accelerates the integration process dramatically.