A Model Staff Development Program in Technology Skills for Selected Secondary Schools

The relationship between staff professional development in technology that enhanced staff efficiencies were studied. A model staff development program in technology has been developed to make connections between teacher\u27s readiness and their mastery of technology skills. Research has been obtained that indicated a direct correction between teachers\u27 readiness in technology and their implementation of technology into the classroom. Secondary teachers must be taught using inservices, practice skills and given opportunities to share their experiences with colleagues. Administrators must take leadership in developing and supporting a quality technology training program that recognizes the staffs\u27 individualized needs