Implementation - P342A000204
Total Funding: $906,015.00
Project Period: 2000 - 2003

Preparing South Georgia's Teachers
for Technology

Valdosta State University serves as the lead institution of a
consortium with the South Georgia Region P-16, the Education
Technology Training Center, and the Georgia Project for Assistive
Technology to: 1) prepare preservice teachers to redesign learning
environments that utilize learner-focused curricula integrated with
technology; and 2) implement a program for preparing all preservice
teachers to appropriately use assistive technology in the P-12
classroom. The grant initiates three broad technology-oriented efforts to:
1) create a Virtual Learning Resource Bank; 2) utilize electronic
bulletin board communication; and 3) infuse learner-focused technology
 and assistive technology training into preservice courses. These efforts
will support increased communication, replication of best practices, and
widespread sharing of information.

The VSU ATRB would like to extend a special thanks to Kim Hartsell, Director of the Georgia Project of Assistive Technology and Joy Zabala M.Ed., ATP Assistive Technology and Leadership of Texas.