Doug Johnson

One Step Back, Two Steps Forward: What’s Needed to Teach Teachers to Use Technology Effectively

Describes the Why, What, How and Who of effective staff technology training programs. The presentation argues that building level support is vital to the process if teachers are to integrate technology and use it to foster higher level thinking. A list of teacher technology competencies, teacher self-evaluation rubrics, and training assessment tools are included.

Handouts:
One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
One Step Back, Two Steps Forward (1 page)

Written comments about this presentation:

• What a great session! Between the talk and the wealth of information on your website, I figure I have enough material to last me until the next conference! This information couldn’t be more timely…I’m on the technology committee at our 500-student school and we’re struggling with the most effective way(s) of getting our faculty trained in computer technology. Your material is AWESOME! Again, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help! In my 25 years of librarian-ing, I’ve not been to a better session! (Honest!)
• I heard you speak last week at the GOTEC conference in Columbus regarding your Staff Development program. It was excellent. I am proposing a similar program for our faculty. I have downloaded your FileMaker Survey and will customize it for our faculty.