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The challenge that many educational technologists have is that they are spread too thin and can not give each teacher the individual attention that they would want to in order to help them continually integrate new technologies into their lesson plans and classrooms. This article discusses an effective solution to meet the challenges of providing ample help to teachers who are learning new technologies. Aileen Owens, institutional technology coordinator for a school district in Pennsylvania, and the director of instructional technology at Dusque University worked with one another to create a Student Internship Program for Institutional Technology. The internship pairs teachers who need technology support with university students who have the corresponding technological skills. This program benefits both parties by meeting the needs of teachers who need technology assistance as well providing the university students valuable practice of in class teacher and student training. The first year of the program was such a wonderful experience for teachers and students that the Internship Program has evolved and is now part of the instructional technology curriculum at Dusque University.
How could teachers take advantage of this program?
Teachers could have an initial brainstorming meeting with their intern about the subject matter they would like to enrich by utilizing technology in their teaching. Based off of the brainstorm, the teacher and intern would map out and finalize a technology-integrated lesson plan.
How can this program be grown?
Institutional technology coordinators could work with more colleges in the area. They could use the success of the internship program at Dusque University as a model for other colleges to emulate.
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