ERIC Number: ED280443
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Publication Date: 1986-Apr
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Addressing the Challenges of Training Competent Trainers in Computer Literacy.
Stemmer, Paul M., Jr.; Carlson, Elizabeth Uzdavinis
This report on the TMT (Training Modules for Trainers) Project, part of the Special Discretionary Grant Program developed by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) in response to the need for coordinated training activities, begins with a discussion of the emerging problem of upgrading teachers' computer literacy skills. A description of the project is then presented, including the establishment of five regional Software Evaluation and Training Centers to create training modules; the competency-based trainer-of-trainers model used for creating modules for both teachers and their trainers; seminars conducted to establish educational computing competencies; the TMT modules, including their format, their use with various audiences, and steps in their use; and a 3-day workshop conducted in April 1985 to give initial training and pilot five modules. Preliminary observations of training sessions at different sites with participants from diverse fields of education are reported, noting the needs both for adaptation of the instructional materials for different groups, and for additional incentives to attract participants. It is concluded that the success of the modules is due to their relevance and currency, and that the project needs to encourage participation by providing a uniform format for sharing and discussing critical issues in training Michigan teachers in the best use of microcomputers. Two references are listed and an example of a computer conference session is appended. (DJR)
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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