Teacher Development: The Implications of Using Computers in Education
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Teacher development, Computer literacy, Educational technology, Needs assessmentAbstract
The development of computer literacy among teachers requires pre-service education, in-service training, and graduate education. These methods would be more effective if based on an analysis of computers as communications media, and on the assessed needs of teachers. Curriculum-based and iterative needs assessment would provide continuous guidance in professional development work, suggest implementation strategies, and inform the relationship between teachers and innovation.
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