Your school has recently purchased several new technology tools for classroom use. As you observe the teachers in the classroom, you see that many of them are not using the technology on a regular basis. Discussions with several faculty members indicate that there is a lack of knowledge regarding the tools and a desire for training.

For this assignment, answer the following questions:

• If you were to design professional development plan to address new technology issues in your organization, what would you recommend are the core components of this type of professional development plan?
• Do you think that a professional development plan will work to motivate and educate teachers to embrace new technologies in their classrooms?
• Is there a different approach that you could use as an administrator to encourage teachers to embrace new technologies in their classrooms?
• What motivational theories would apply, and how would you use them?
• How might you use the affective domain and taxonomy in this situation?

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