Engaging the Reluctant Teacher

A WebQuest for Adult Education Technology Standards
Train-the-Trainer workshop participants

Designed by

Kathy Ira

 

Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Conclusion | Credits


Introduction

Many adult education teachers fall into the category of reluctant technology users or late adopters. Through this webquest, you will be able to arrive at some conclusions about how best to provide a Technology Standards professional development activity that will encourage reluctant teachers to become engaged in using technology in instruction.


The Task

Your task is to:


The Process

To accomplish your task:
  1. You will divide up into pairs.
  2. Half of each pair will research characteristics of reluctants, the other half will research strategies for engaging reluctants.
  3. Click on the appropriate topic link below and begin your research by using the resource links provided (you will have 45 minutes to complete your reading).
  4. Meet with members of other pairs who have researched the same topic to discuss the most important points (you will have 30 minutes for this activity).
  5. Report back to team members.


Resources

Click on the link to locate resources for your topic. Be prepared to discuss key points in each article when you have finished reading the articles.

Topic: Strategies for Engaging Reluctant Teachers Resources


Conclusion

You will have developed an understanding of why teachers may be reluctant to adopt the use of technology in instruction. You will also have discovered many valuable strategies that will assist you in engaging reluctant teachers in the training you will provide on the Adult Education Technology Standards.


Credits

tech.gif (computer shark)
from Technology Bytes!
Computer and Internet Cartoons by Randy Glasbergen

Cartoons from "From Now On"
by Jerry King

Last updated January 23, 2004. Based on a template from The WebQuest Page