Tips for Implementing:
Regional Ed Tech Professional Development
Throughout the U.S., there are organizations engaged in delivering K-12 staff development. For example:
In California, CTAP (California Technical Assistance Project) regions can include these features in their curriculum-specific training.
Arizona School Services through Educational Technology (ASSET) offers online courses and other professional development.
The North Central Regional Technology Education Consortium offers schools in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin the enGauge Professional Development Program, a research-based framework for the effective use of technology in teaching and learning.
Assistive Technology
Groups that are interested in "Universal Design" and "Assistive Technology" to increase access for people with disabilties are also experts on these types of features. Some of these groups are particularly attuned to the K-12 population. Some examples are:
Distance Learning
Some of the existing resources for professional development include:
PBS Teacherline
Facilitated courses include Putting Technology to Use in The Classroom, Teaching with WebQuests for K-12, Teaching and Learning with Graphic Organizers, Using Multimedia to Develop Understanding, The Computer as a Learning Station, Introduction to the One Computer Classroom, and more.
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