Evaluating Non-Program Technology Training Opportunities

Evaluating the types of non-program resources available will help to situate the training within the larger goals of the program. This evaluation takes on two forms: 1) locating those resources and understanding their role within your program and across the institution and 2) assessing the opportunity and its applicability to the program's mission and the needs of instructors within the program. The following two sets of questions should be tailored to best address the needs of a particular program.

Questions Related to Non-Program Resources for Technology Teacher Training

1. What training resources are currently available on my campus? Specifically, which are geared for faculty?
2. Who are the organizers of this training?
3. Does my campus website host pages related to faculty computer training?
4. What campus organizations support faculty computer development?
5. What university listservs offer discussion forums for faculty interested in computer-based teaching and learning?
6. What is the climate on my campus in terms of computer-enhanced education?
7. Who are some potential collaborators in and across my department, college, university, and field?
8. What websites offer faculty computer tutorials and resources?
9. What technology corporations offer educational discounts and host training events?
10. What organizations and listservs can I join to support my interests in teacher training?
    

Downloadable link to Word version of these evaluation questions.

Questions to Consider Pre- or Post Non-Program Technology Teacher Training Sessions

1. What is pedagogical philosophy of this training?
2. What are the prerequisites for this training?
3. What is the format of the training?
4. What is availability of this training?
5. What fees are related to this training?
6. Is this training customized for different audiences?
7. What do I expect to learn from this training?
8. How does this training relate to my own computer teaching goals and possible program goals?
9. Who funds this training?
10. Can I meet potential collaborators through this training?
11. Does my institution recognize or reward participation in this training?
12. What are my reasons for selecting this training?
13. How contextual is the training? Does it relate to my own teaching situation and that of colleagues in my program?
14. How well did the facilitators of this training connect to the needs of us participants? What further support do these facilitators offer to us participants in terms of our future needs?
    

Downloadable link to Word version of these evaluation questions.