"Recent studies have refocused attention on the essential contribution of
professional development to the success of technology programs in schools. The
Year 2000 Research Report on the Effectiveness of Technology in Schools, (Sivin-Kachala
& Bialo, 2000), an examination of over 300 studies of technology uses, found
teacher training to be the most significant factor influencing the effective use
of edtech to improve student achievement (West Ed, 2002; Sivin-Kachala & Bialo,
2000). Technology has been found to have little effect if teachers are not
appropriately trained to use it (West Ed, 2002; President's Committee of
Advisors on Science and Technology Panel, 1997; Office of Technology Assessment,
1995; Coley, Cradler, & Engel, 1997; Silverstein, Frechtling, & Miyoaka, 2000;
Sandholtz, 2001). Since professional development is so critical, then, what are
some key ideas to consider when creating a professional development program?"
The
Sustainability Challenge: Taking EDTECH to the Next Level (2003), published
by The Benton Foundation and the Education
Development Center's Center for Children and
Technology, edited by Norris Dicard
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