Pt3 Mentoring & Technology Summer Institute 2002

Mentorship Program “Mentorship programs allow teachers to learn computer and technology integration concepts from experienced teachers in a nonthreatening environment” –Shelly, Cashman, Gunter (2002)

Areas of Concern PEOPLE RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY

Many levels Federal & State Governments Higher Education (new) School Systems Community

Focus Point Course Instructor – Mentor relationship –Level of communication? –Understanding of student tasks? –Required competences?

Focus Point Will the Mentor become a Technology Assistant more than an Instructional Assistant? With students asking “How do we do this?” not “Why do we do this?”

Focus Point This will not be the case if Mentors facilitate technology development. –Information provider Student teacher’s classroom actions –Assessment provider Student teacher’s development Provide peer teacher time, contacts, workshops and courses.

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