The author discusses and addresses common reactions of teachers to the new technology education curriculum. Teacher concerns include (1) recruiting students, (2) serving college-bound students, (3) scheduling, and (4) obtaining school district approval. (CH)

Discusses two major issues confronting any attempts to make technology education an integral part of the school curriculum. One issue is the lack of agreement about core concepts and student outcomes. The second issue concerns the relationship of technology education to the existing curriculum. Contains 25 references. (DDR)

School staff needs training in computer use. Training design must acknowledge issues facing staff developers (how to conceptualize technology-based teaching, at what level technology-based teaching occurs, how teachers adapt in ways consistent with specific features of technology, and how technology-based classroom activities acknowledge the way…

It is increasingly necessary to encourage lifelong learning in order to keep pace with the Information Age. As learners increasingly take charge of their own learning, however, they will require support to enable them to achieve their goals--and a variety of learning opportunities will need to be created. Learners' interests, imagination, and…