Mid-South Instructional Technology
Conference 1999
Proposal #21

Title: A Triad Model of Self-perpetuating Technology Training for Schools and Colleges: One Approach to Integrating Something New with Something Old

Names: J. Stephen Guffey and Lary C. Rampp

Session Type: Presentation, Q&A

Track: Track 4: Best Practices [Instructional models to follow or avoid]

Abstract: This presentation involves a three level staff development process important to developing effective teacher users, both in the public schools, and college classrooms. The first emphasis involves creasing a framework using of a student [learning] orientation questionnaire and a triad model of technology training that is self-perpetuating. Second, a three level user model is proposed that includes Technology Assistant, Technology Teacher, and Technology Leader as the staff development focus. The model is simple and effective.

Length: 50 minutes

Audience: faculty, directors of teacher education, faculty consultants, continuing education units

Audience level: all

On-Site Equipment Requirements: None [we provide our own laptop and power point]

Contact Information:
J. Stephen Guffey, Assistant Professor, CNHP, Arkansas State University, P.O. Box 910, State University, AR 72467 870-972-3591;  jguffey@crow.astate.edu

Lary C. Rampp, EDSE, Arkansas State University, P.O. Box 1278, State University, AR 72467 870-972-3062

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