The Courses Design and Training Strategy of Teachers Training with the Integration of Information Technology into Instruction

Abstract-Using information technology to improve teaching effective is the major teachers ’ required skill in the 21st century. This study was to explore the process and performance of course design and strategies of training teachers with the integration of information technology into instruction. Literature reviews and document analysis had been conducted for training course project. Peer coaching and cooperative learning were strategies of the training project. Eight elementary school teachers were attended to be trained with the goal of applying information technology to their future teaching. When the learning was completed, on-line teaching materials were developed that can be actually used in instruction. This study used observation, questionnaires, and in-depth interview for data collection. In order to understand the training process of trainees ’ feeling in terms of curriculums, peer trainers, and corporative learning, systematic assessments were conduct before, during, and after the training program. Most teachers agreed that it would be of great help with the guided digitalized instruction through the training program. At the same time, peer coaching and cooperative learning strategies applied to teaching-training can really enhance learning effectiveness