It is not unusual to find that employers operating in low-pay sectors are reluctant to provide vocational training. Frequently they fear benefitting competitors as better-skilled employees command a more competitive position in the labour market and may choose to leave one employer and take their newly acquired skills elsewhere. However, in…

This article describes current practices in educational technology training for higher education teachers in China, using information derived from questionnaires and statistics. It addresses problems identified in questionnaires, such as upgrading and improving training content and training modes, and makes some constructive suggestions for the…

Discusses the growth of educational technology in China and describes computer training workshops that were held to increase computer literacy and to suggest critical ways of thinking about the use of computers in academic and administrative settings. Results of research on changes in technology use, including needs assessment surveys, are…