In today’s times hiring and retaining skilled and talented employees seems like a daunting …show more content…
I think in order to weed out the “bad teachers and personnel, it is important for directors to have staff developme.nt plan. Staff development is the improvement of the knowledge and skills of employees within an organization by providing them with training (). Most organizations have a plan that provides different tools to use n the learning process. Using staff development alone without the other will not be beneficial Developing individual teachers ' knowledge and skills is important but not sufficient () http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/business-english/staff-development. There are free traing courses online that could be done if more training is needed. As a requirement for child care center peronell a minimum of five hours of training is needed yearly. Donna stated that these training classes are essential to her staff development. She has seasoned teachers who think they have experienced it all, but she has made it an priorty for them to get train, because the education field changes …show more content…
According to dictionary.com, technology is “the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment. The majority of businesses have many different functional forms of technology. These range anywhere from cameras, DVD players, televisions and so much more. One of the most effective forms of technology that is used is computers. Computers provide students and students with a wide variety of ways to learn new concepts. Since Learning Train is part childcare center and also offers k-4 classes the center has around six computers for student use. Computers are used to gain attention, engage learners in real world situations and gives asses to unique information that wouldn’t be accessible without this technology, and it also increases teacher productivity. Learning is the bread, and technology is the bread truck (Richard E. Clark, 2001). The use of technology by teachers can benefit not only the students but parents as well. Teachers at learning train use technology to communicate with parents. Teachers respond to emails, make newsletters and memos for the