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Gahala, Estella – Journal of Staff Development, 1983
The Lyons Township High School (Illinois) set out to achieve 100 percent computer literacy for its 3,800 students in one year. Objectives of the overall program for the students and the staff development activities for teachers are described. (PP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Objectives, High Schools

Corwin, Rebecca Brown – Journal of Staff Development, 1983
Probably, no one "best" model for training teachers in computer literacy will emerge; consequently, staff developers should be familiar with various approaches and apply what they already know about effective staff development to this area. Questions are raised about program objectives, reallocation of resources, training methods, and long-term…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Long Range Planning

Beal, Barry B.; Cole, Dennis W. – Journal of Staff Development, 1983
This article tells how teachers in the Denver (Colorado) Public Schools are trained in a district-wide computer literacy program. The program concentrates on counteracting teachers' fear of the machines by giving them hands-on practice. Program staffing and organization are described. (PP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education

Wood, Fred H. – Journal of Staff Development, 1982
A model program, developed by the Institute for the Development of Educational Activities (/I/D/E/A), to prepare staff development specialists for school improvement projects is described. In this model, trainees experience the staff development processes they will be implementing in schools during their training.
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Education, Institutes (Training Programs)

Olson, Julie; Besch, Marsha – Journal of Staff Development, 1983
This article explains how a year-long, district-wide staff development program, which focused on developing teachers' critical thinking skills, was carried out. The program was planned and directed by specially-trained local teachers who familiarized their colleagues with Benjamin S. Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. (PP)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Peer Teaching

Leslie, Jessica B. – Journal of Staff Development, 1982
A Teacher Corps project conducted by the Edgewood Independent School District and Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas) is described. A classroom teacher at each participating school is trained to lead professional development activities at his or her school. Teacher involvement in designing professional development at each school is emphasized.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Group Activities, Inservice Teacher Education, Leadership Training