Stages+of+Evolution

• __**Apple Classroom of Tomorrow**__
 * Stages of Evolution:**

• **Stage Two**: Adoption • **Stage Three:** Adaptation • **Stage Four:** Appropriation • **Stage Five:** Invention __Sources__ Dwyer, D.C., Ringstaff, C., & Haymore Sandholz, J. Teacher Beliefs and Practices Part I: Patterns of Change. //Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow Research//, Retrieved May 18, 2009, from http://www.apple.com/euro/pdfs/acotlibrary/rpt8.pdf.
 * Stage One:** Entry
 * //T// //eachers in this stage find themselves dealing with first year teacher problems like discipline, organization, resource distribution, frustration, etc.//
 * // Teachers begin to use technology to support traditional teaching practices. //
 * // Technology becomes integrated into the teaching process. Technology supplements traditional pedagogy 30-40% of the time. //
 * // Teachers gain confidence using technology and new instructional strategies emerge. Teachers reflect on their teaching practices, and engage in project-based teaching and collaborative learning. //
 * // Teachers demonstrate a willingness to experiment with instructional approaches and new forms of assessment (i.e. electronic portfolios) emerge. //

Stages of Teacher Development with Educational Technology. //GaETC eJournal//, Retrieved May 18, 2009, from http://gaetc-ejournal.org/prodev/intech/stages.htm