Simply placing technology in classrooms or computer labs does not mean that teachers will know how to use it or that the curriculum will be better for its presence. Teachers already have so much to keep up with. Barbara provides a practical plan for designing staff development for a school or district so that teachers can keep up with all of these demands.
Software is selected eclectically.
During the school year, students move in and out of the computer lab. They learn the mechanical aspects of computer use, but they do not see that technology is a tool. The teachers transport the students to the lab, but the teachers see no curricular purpose for the lab. This formula results in wasted dollars and frustrated teachers. Sandra describes what can happen when a certified teacher in the building works with his or her colleagues to promote technology integration throughout their school.