Abstract

The intent of this project was to create a community of learn-ers to facilitate the implementation of computer technologies in the elementary school curriculum. Our project plan was designed to lessen or eliminate common barriers to technolo-gy integration through implementation of a "bottom-up" ap-proach to technology training. Elementary students were pro-vided with specialized technology training each week in an effort to increase technology use in the classroom setting. By training a cadre of students in specific technologies to be-come computer "experts," teachers and peers had ready ac-cess to a technology resource. This paper describes our ap-proach to teacher technology development through the use of student trainers. The benefits and limitations of this approach are discussed along with a description of the revisions made during the project's second year based on evaluative data from key participants.

Citation

Hruskocy, C., Cennamo, K.S., Ertmer, P.A. & Johnson, T. (2000). Creating a Community of Technology Users: Students Become Technology Experts for Teachers and Peers. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 8(1), 69-84. Charlottesville, VA: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education. Retrieved August 14, 2022 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/8027/.

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Keywords

• Computers
• Students
• Teachers
• Training