"The only way Information Technology is going to be useful to schools is if all staff
members are well-informed and fully supported. It is the principal's responsibility
and should be part of the school's plan, to ensure that all staff are consulted about
the changes, and that the change is carefully organised. Some teachers may be
resistant, especially if they have not had much experience with computers, so
training teachers is essential in implementing IT into the school curriculum. Staff
members must feel involved in the process of acquiring technology, and in learning
how to operate it, in order for them to increase their confidence in using IT as a
curriculum tool. Teachers are only going to be able to incorporate IT into their
lessons if they are competent users themselves".
Formulated simple categories for the repeated ideas you found
1. Importance of staff being well-informed and supported
2. Principal's responsibility to ensure staff consultation and organization of IT changes
3. Resistance from teachers who lack experience with computers
4. Essential training for teachers in implementing IT into curriculum
5. Staff involvement in acquiring technology and learning how to operate it
6. Increased confidence in using IT as a curriculum tool
7. Teachers need to be competent users in order to incorporate IT into their lessons.