Thursday, July 12, 2012

Barriers for technology

For my organization, I recently contributed two projects.  The first was a training outline to be used by trainers which was really well recieved with a "really, really great work" comment. 

The second was not as well recieved.  It was a proposal to use Theory Maps (https://sites.google.com/site/eme6403bryanandbrian/home/what-is-the-tools) for leadership to solve logistical problems.  I was able to use the FSU virtual library to find an article (Brzycki & Dudt) and analyze how to make the Web 2.0 software more accessible.  I believe the software is a Low Threshold Application, thus addressing the issues of time, support, and cost (it's free).  In our next meeting, as per a suggestion in the article, I'm going to model it for everyone to show how easy it is and how effective it can be in solving problems.

References:
Brzycki, D. & Dudt, K. 2005. Overcoming barriers to technology use in teacher preparation programs. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. 13(4): p619.

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