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Two Teachers Together with Technology (4T) in New York: Michael Greene, Educational Technologist for Niskayuna Central Schools in Schenectady, New York, realized that many teachers were not integrating the technology skills they learned in traditional training courses into their classroom instruction. As Greene says, "What these teachers required was long-term, one-on-one support aligned specifically with their curricular needs." Greene also speculated that "this support would be more effective if it was supplied by a peer with whom the particular teacher had a comfortable working relationship." It was from this understanding that Greene created his 4T Program for instruction.

The program involves having teachers apply to participate in pairs which, according to Greene, "results in more successful and synergistic partnerships." One member of the pair is a teacher who wants to improve technology skills for classroom use, while the other is willing to share technology expertise. The "teacher" in the pair doesn't have to be an expert in technologies. Rather, he or she only needs to have a good understanding of teaching and basic computer skills. Greene monitors the program and maintains regular, mostly electronic communication with the pairs. Incentives for the 4T staff development model include technical and curricular support from Greene, inservice credits and funding for resources required to meet the goals set for the pair. Teacher participants thoroughly enjoyed the 4T program. "It was," according to one, "a life saver." Several suggested the district should offer more programs like 4T, but most of all, they applauded the opportunity for collaboration.


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