Creating technology mentor teachers through a digital sabbatical opportunity on-line

Infusing modem learning technologies throughout the educational experience of pre-service teachers is a prime requisite of the PT3, LEI Aloha Project in the Department of Educational Technology at the University of Hawaii. Pre-project surveys indicated that teachers need courses, time, convenient access, mentors, and support if they are to become proficient in the application of technology to meet curriculum standards. The Technology Intensive Enhancement Series coupled with Department of Education teacher sabbaticals, one-on-one hands-on Community College support, and extensive digital resources provide a continuum that responds to the expressed needs and the projected demand for technology-proficient teachers.