Pillar 7:  An ongoing technology training program must be in place

On-going training is important for two reasons. First, computer technology is notorious for the pace of change that has accompanied its development. Second, anxiety generally accompanies this change. The technology is advancing so rapidly that faculty skills quickly become obsolete as new hardware and/or software systems are introduced. Commitment to a technology-based teaching and learning program will wane unless the teachers are routinely helped with the process of learning new skills.

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