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| TechTrends | 3 |
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| Costello, Gerry | 1 |
| Eidgahy, S. Y. | 1 |
| Gallant, Gerald | 1 |
| Hoffman, Ellen | 1 |
| Shearman, John P. | 1 |
| Thompson, Ginny | 1 |
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Peer reviewedEidgahy, S. Y.; Shearman, John P. – TechTrends, 1995
The fundamental principles of Keiretsu, a Japanese style of business alliance, were used to create a training partnership model that outlines a plan for implementation and a structure for monitoring. Discussion includes training program needs, purposes of learning in professional development programs, reasons for cooperative training, and the…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Industrial Training, Models, Organizational Communication
Peer reviewedCostello, Gerry; Gallant, Gerald – TechTrends, 1993
Discussion of the use of online information services focuses on a computer-based model for training users on the efficient use of online services that was developed by Communications Canada. Obstacles to the use of online services are described, including reluctance to use the technology, high costs, and remote locations. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Costs, Foreign Countries, Information Services
Peer reviewedHoffman, Ellen; Thompson, Ginny – TechTrends, 2000
Describes statewide professional development programs in Michigan that were developed to train teachers in technology use. Discusses Teach for Tomorrow, which combines online learning with local facilitators and peer support networks; and the Great Lakes Education Network Best Practices project, which combines lesson plans from the Web with…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Lesson Plans
