Many times teachers can share their expertise with others. For example, each teacher in the building might volunteer to learn a different piece of equipment such as the scanner or software package such as Excel. They can then become a coach as others need help. You might also form teams with compatible skills for example a content area person with a person who has an interest in developing web pages. Students might even team with teachers as in the rock collection example.
Students love technology.
Student groups and clubs are excellent experiences for both students and teachers. Students can be problem solvers and troubleshooters. Provide learning opportunities for receptive teachers such as distance learning options, web-based tutorials , as well as traditional staff development opportunities. You can find many online tutorial opportunities . Some of the best opportunities for teacher learning comes at the teachable moment when a teacher has a specific need to know something.