This document discusses preparing teachers to use technology effectively in the classroom. It notes that while most teachers have access to computers and the internet, only one-third feel well prepared to use technology for instruction. While technology can enhance learning, its impact is limited unless teachers receive adequate training. The document recommends that in order to implement technology successfully, teachers need knowledge and competency in using various technologies, and support from administrators, funding, peer collaboration, and online resources.

1. PREPARING TEACHER TO USE TECHNOLOGY

2. Technology is an important element in
education. Studies have revealed that
technologies can enhance
educational experiences by facilitating
research activities and
complementing instructional
strategies. Technology can also
enhance access to education by
providing alternative channels of
delivering instruction. However, the
missing link is trained teachers.
Studies suggest that technology will
have little impact on learning unless
teachers are adequately trained. In
order to implement technology in the
learning environment
effectively, teachers must have the
knowledge and competency in
handling these technologies.

3. There is a little question that technology plays an
important role in our school.
 It is considered to be the wave of the future
so, naturally teachers are encouraged to embrace
it.
 They are encouraged to integrate technology in
their lessons plans.
 Most teachers believe that technology improved
student learning.


4. •Giving teachers access to
computers, software, and the
Internet is only part of incorporating
technology successfully into schools.
• A survey conducted by the National
Center for Education Statistics
(NCES) revealed that 99 percent of
full time regular public school
teachers reported that they had
access to computers or the Internet
somewhere in their schools . But not
all of these teachers were using the
technology in their classrooms.

5. Teacher Readiness
Only one-third of teachers responding to the
NCES survey
reported feeling well prepared or very well
prepared to use
computers and the Internet in classroom
instruction. Less
experienced teachers indicated that they felt
better prepared
to use technology than their experienced
colleagues. Other
key findings include:
• Among teachers with computers available at
home teachers with the fewest years of
experience were more likely than teachers with
the most years of experience to use Computers.

6. PLACES TO TURN
EXPERIENCED
CLASSROOM TEACHERS DO NOT TURN TO INSTITUTIONS FOR TECHNOLOGY HELP;
THE RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE FIRST PLACE TEACHERS LOOK FOR TECHNOLOGY HELP IS THEIR
PEERS.

7. A STRONG SUPPORT SYSTEM

Higher program standards, more funding, and
online support systems are improving teacher
readiness to use technology y, but many believe
that much more is needed to improve teacher
readiness—ensuring that all students have access
to technology in school.

8. Support Systems in Place
Administrators are key to the successful implementation of technology in the
classroom and the adoption of technology innovations in
schools(Coley, Cradler, and Engle1997). Principal Diane Payne makes technology
a priority in Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh, N.C.She believes that
technology training and access for teacher is vital. Fortunately, parents and her
school system
agree. Payne’s school has received technology support from the PTA and the
county which, she says, understand that technology in education is the wave of the
future. The school’s PTA has funded teacher technology
training by paying for teachers to go to national technology conferences.