The Effect of One-on-one Follow-up Sessions After Technology Staff Development Classes On Transfer of Knowledge To the Classroom: An Action Research Study
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Authors
Davis, Susan E.
Issue Date
2002-05
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Transfer of Knowledge , Improve Faculty Development in Technology , Effect of One-On-One Follow-Up Sessions
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Abstract
This study had two purposes. First, to determine the effect of one-on-one follow-up session(s)
on teachers' transfer of knowledge to the classroom after attending InTech or a school-sponsored
course on technology basics. Georgia InTech is a seven-day course teachers take to learn about
INtegrating TECHnology into the classroom. The second purpose was to identify characteristics
of these sessions that would improve faculty development in technology. The results of this
qualitative study were compiled from the information collected by surveys, interviews with the
participants about the activities and suggestions for improvement of the course, observations of
the teachers performing their activities, and casual conversations with the participants who
attended InTech or the course taught by the researcher. The results indicated teachers had a
tendency to use technology more if they receive one-on-one mentoring after attending a largegroup
faculty development session. The researcher also gained information useful in making
improvements to existing tutorials and faculty development sessions.
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Publisher
Valdosta State University
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