EDUCAUSE | EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles and Training

Tailoring Professional Development for IT Staff

ckeller — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:22:29 -0500

When it comes to professional development, one size doesn’t fit all—a broad range of professional development activities better serves the institution.

Stand-alone Computer Courses in Teachers’ IT Training

drupal — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 11:09:17 -0500

Should teachers in training learn IT skills through stand-alone computer courses or integrated into methods courses?

No Teacher Left Behind: How to Teach with Technology

drupal — Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:25:37 -0600

A three-phase program taught veteran and novice instructors how to effectively integrate technology into lesson plans.

The TA Web Certification Program

drupal — Thu, 16 Oct 2003 15:31:08 -0500

Training in instructional technology gives teaching assistants skills to enhance student learning.

A Department-Focused Plan for Faculty Technology Professional Development

drupal — Thu, 24 Oct 2002 16:35:37 -0500

One university's plan is returning control of instructional technology training to the academic departments.

Creative Strategies for Meeting the Needs of the Lifelong IT Professional

drupal — Mon, 06 May 2002 17:23:50 -0500

In the face of budget constraints in today's workplace, creative thinking helps identify new solutions to the training needs of IT professionals.

Transforming Training Through Collaboration

drupal — Mon, 06 May 2002 17:28:56 -0500

Through collaboration, Boston-area schools successfully address their shared information training challenges.

A Support Crisis of Our Own Making? Training Versus Equipping

drupal — Wed, 28 Nov 2001 11:58:25 -0600

For those in technology support roles who are groaning under ever-increasing demands for training -- focus less on training and more in equipping.

One Size Does Not Fit All: Two Models for Support and Training

drupal — Fri, 31 Aug 2001 17:33:29 -0500

The University of Virginia and the College of William and Mary successfully employ two very different models in confronting IT challenges.

Answering the Call of the Web

drupal — Thu, 05 Oct 2000 15:35:18 -0500

This Good Ideas article describes the Web Certification program at the University of Virginia which has helped to solve the shortage of Web-trained staff to support both central and departmental needs. It includes a discussion of certificate criteria, program status, and program effectiveness to date.