Implementing technology in a classroom is a personal process that varies from teacher to teacher. The Concerns-Based Adoption Model identifies seven stages of concern that teachers may experience, from awareness to refocusing ideas. Innovative staff development strategies include establishing organizational structures to support technological and…

Using computers only for word processing, drill-and-practice, and computer literacy wastes expensive technology. After allocating funds for computers, the Shawnee Mission (Kansas) School District established a study team to investigate district computer use and develop an integrated system. Success depended on planning, commitment, training,…

Despite technologies' great potential for enhancing classroom instruction and school administration, most schools have yet to implement them beyond a basic level. There are several reasons for this reluctance, including lack of administrative support. Principals must reeducate themselves, procure necessary resources, understand technological…