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 PUBLIC LAW 103-382—OCT. 20, 1994 108 STAT. 3651 "(I) interactive training tele-courses using researchers, educators, and telecommunications personnel who have experience in developing, implementing, or operating educational and instructional technology as a learning tool; "(11) onsite courses teaching teachers to use educational and instructional technology and to develop their own instructional materials for effectively incorporating technology and programming in their own classrooms; "(III) methods for successful integration of instructional technology into the curriculum in order to improve student learning and achievement; "(IV) video conferences and seminars which offer professional development through peer interaction with experts as well as other teachers using technologies in their classrooms; and "(V) mobile education technology and training resources; "(B) develop training resources that— "(i) are relevant to the needs of the region and schools within the region; "(ii) are relevant to the needs of adult literacy ~ staff and volunteers, including onsite courses on how to— "(I) use instructional technology; and "(II) develop instructional materials for adult learning; and "(iii) are aligned with the needs of teachers and administrators in the region; "(C) establish a repository of professional development and technical assistance resources; "(D) identify and link technical assistance providers to State and local educational agencies, as needed; "(E) ensure that training, professional development, and technical assistance meet the needs of educators, par- - ents, and students served by the region; "(F) assist colleges and universities within the region to develop and implement preservice training programs for students enrolled in teacher education programs; and "(G) assist local educational agencies and schools in working with community members and parents to develop support from communities and parents for educational technology programs and projects. " (3) INFORMATION AND RESOURCE DISSEMINATION.—Each consortium receiving a grant under this section shall, to the extent practicable— "(A) assist State and local educational agencies in the identification and procurement of financial, technological and human resources needed to implement technology plans; "(B) provide outreach and, at the request of a State or local educational agency, work with such agency to assist in the development and validation of instructionally based technology education resources; and 79-194 O—95—6: QL 3 Part 5

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