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Training teachers in computer‐based management information systems
Author(s) -
North R.F.J.,
Strain D.M.,
Abbott L.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of computer assisted learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.583
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2729
pISSN - 0266-4909
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2729.2000.00113.x
Subject(s) - training (meteorology) , process (computing) , computer training , professional development , information and communications technology , information technology , medical education , staff management , computer science , psychology , information system , knowledge management , multimedia , mathematics education , pedagogy , political science , engineering , medicine , world wide web , physics , meteorology , law , electrical engineering , operating system
This paper presents an evaluation of a multimedia training programme, supported by a video‐conference link, for senior school staff in the use of a computer‐based Management Information System and the subsequent impact on the school organisation. The training took place as a part of the Education Departments' Superhighways Initiative. Two years later the impact of this initiative on school management practice was examined and the implications of subsequent patterns of staff use of ICT in management assessed. Results indicate that change strategies should involve attention to the totality of the relevant school system and should provide for professional dialogue and participation in the process.