Transforming Instruction without Training: A Case Study of the K12 Linux Terminal Server Project

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Pfaffman, J. (2007). Transforming Instruction without Training: A Case Study of the K12 Linux Terminal Server Project. In C. Montgomerie & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2007 (pp. 363-366). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2007
Vancouver, CanadaJune 25, 2007
  Craig Montgomerie & Jane Seale
AACE

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Jay Pfaffman, University of Tennessee, USA

Abstract

Most instructional technology specialists agree that teachers need training to learn to effectively integrate computers into their teaching. I knew that doing dropping these computers into classrooms without teacher training was irresponsible, but other commitments precluded my providing any more than a cursory introduction to the system, essentially demonstrating to the teachers how to log in and how to start the word processor and web browser. To my surprise, learning to use the new software and integrate it into their teaching appeared to happen spontaneously. Though whether these teachers are representative of teachers everywhere is a valid question, this case study suggests that teachers have a good idea of how to use computers and that what they need is enough computers that provide students with basic computer tools. Using these tools for their teaching appears not to be the hard part.

Keywords

• Training
• Teachers
• Integration
• Computers

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