This practicum was designed to initiate the use of databases in an elementary setting. The primary goal was to establish a workable method to incorporate the use of databases and instruct teachers on how to use a sophisticated computer application. The peripheral goal was to transmit the newly-learned skills of the teacher to the students. A…

An inservice program was designed to improve the integration of computer technology in a school setting through improved teacher awareness, skills, and knowledge surrounding technology uses in both a classroom and lab setting. Goals included improved teacher literacy, student literacy, and curriculum integration. Outcomes were measured through a…

This practicum involved a series of continuous staff training sessions that provided teachers with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the use of computers in the classroom. The 14 workshops and 3 inservice days focused on using the computer for: classroom management skills, evaluating software for instructional use, CD-ROM…

In 1992, a practicum was undertaken to identify and implement a series of technology training strategies, providing faculty with the ability to improve the integration of technology into the curriculum. The setting was a multi-campus, two-year, state-supported community college with five campuses and numerous outreach centers. Objectives included…