| Abstract: | Conclusion While the FBMP has had to go through many of the growing pains that often come with a new program, it is continuing to develop
to meet the changing needs that teachers have in regards to both technology training and implementing technology-infused lessons
within their daily classroom activities. As uncertified teachers work toward their particular subject area credentials, they
are also working to develop the skills that will make them into the types of teachers that will be better able to help their
students experience many of the technological advancements that may provide them with the skills necessary to compete in an
ever-changing marketplace. While the goal is to create a teaching staff grounded in the belief and understanding that technology
has the potential to fundamentally change how teachers teach and students learn, the FBMP recognizes the fact that teachers
themselves are all moving on their own integration continuum. Some are just starting to become familiar with different technological
applications, and others are already manipulating technology and using it effectively to benefit their own subject area lessons.
Helping teachers move along this continuum is the overarching goal of the program, and by providing a systematic structure
for both training and support, the FBMP is working to revamp the educational process in Brunswick County and ultimately raise
the standards of both teachers and students across the County as a whole. |
