Step-By-Step Professional Development in Technology

<p>Don't train your teachers in instructional technology without reading this resource-packed book from Sarah T. Meltzer. Meltzer presents easy-to-follow guidelines for bringing about effective professional development in technology from start to finish. She takes you step-by-step through the process of planning implementing and managing professional development opportunities. The book is also filled with handy practical tools and resources such as</p><ul> <li>pre-planning worksheets</li> <li>needs assessment surveys</li> <li>long- and short-term technology plans</li> <li>technology inventory forms</li> <li>training schedule templates</li> <li>and more</li> </ul><p>Meltzer provides filled-out examples of those forms so you can see how to complete them. She also offers blank versions for your own use. In addition each chapter concludes with a checklist to help you keep track of the steps you take as you make professional development in technology a reality--and a success--in your school or district.</p>