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In some districts the focus has been on wiring and equipping classrooms rather than preparing and encouraging teachers and program development. This phenomenon is called "Cart before Horse." Successful implementation requires investment in all major program components - the Total Cost of Ownership. Recent studies showed that 60 per cent of American teachers reported less than 5 hours of technology related professional development annually. How many hours of professional development have teachers enjoyed in your district? This workshop will engage you in thought about effective practices to stir enthusiastic and effective use of new technologies by most teachers. This site is produced by Jamie McKenzie |