How do teachers acquire the knowledge and skills that are specified in the Teacher Technology Competencies?
At the in-service level, teachers have multiple opportunities for obtaining technology competence. They can attend training sessions offered through Austin ISD’s professional development program, work with a mentor, design a self-study plan, or pursue a combination of these approaches. They can also visit model classrooms throughout the district where teachers have successfully merged technology with more traditional modes of instruction. This framework of flexible and varied training strategies accommodates each individual teacher’s needs and learning style; yet the way in which the skills are precisely defined and cumulatively structured guarantees consistency across training formats. What is technology integration and how is it fostered by the Teacher Technology Competencies? Technology integration refers to the use of a wide range of technology tools across a broad spectrum of relevant and meaningful contexts. Although it must begin with fundamental computer skills, it includes any
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