Provides an overview of successful professional development programs that expand teachers' knowledge, skill, and confidence in using technology tools in teaching and learning environments, with the focus on improving teaching and learning rather than on the technology use.
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Professional development in educational technology: what have we learned so far? -- Using adult learning theory to frame and support professional development: what should we know? -- Establishing an organizational climate for successful professional development: what should we do? -- Designing and sustaining constructivist learning environments -- Technology apprentices, SWAT teams, and using students for professional development -- Sustaining an innovative professional development initiative: key characteristics to consider -- Peer coaching and technology integration: insights from three projects -- Digital storytelling promotes technology integration -- Teachers doing IT for themselves: action research as professional development -- Higher education institutions as partners for technology professional development -- How do we support teacher learning online and on-site? -- Ensuring integration of teacher changes: what practices will make sure that professional development takes a hold? -- Summary and synthesis: lessons learned about successful professional development in educational technology.