Design and Evaluation of a Staff Development Program for Technology in Small Schools

• Main Author: Halderman, Cheri Floyd
• Other Authors: Bane, Robert K.
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: University of North Texas 1992
• Subjects: Teachers > In-service training > Texas.; Educational technology.
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278548/

Technology experts suggest that one barrier in implementing technology has been a lack of appropriate training for teachers. Past efforts have been few in number, poor in quality, and uncoordinated. Some large school districts are developing comprehensive programs. However, few models exist and none are suitable for small school districts. The purposes of this study were: (1) to survey 53 small school districts in Texas to identify hardware and software configurations, patterns of recent technology staff development, and needs for future technology staff development; (2) to design a staff development program which addresses these technology needs; and (3) to evaluate the program in a small school district.