NEEDS ASSESSMENT
A needs assessment is necessary to complete in order to fully understand what is needed, what is available, and how technology is viewed by employees. While a needs assessment is time consuming it truly is vital. Without knowing what is needed and what is already owned, how could someone know what to purchase?
Math Department Technology Needs Assessment Paper P1: A look into Coloma High Schools technology needs in the math department. Contains a survey and questionnaire for teachers in the department to complete in order to obtain wants, desires, and backgrounds for future professional development trainings. P1
Learning Needs Analysis: Part 6 Analyzing the Job
http://proquest.umi.com.libproxy.library.wmich.edu/pqdweb?did=868907511&sid=2&Fmt=3&clientld=32427&RQT=309&VName=PQD. A case study on two employees at a company, one veteran employee and one new employee. The article looks at the needs for the job, the background knowledge and experiences of the employees and job descriptions.
Needs Assessment the First Step by Rouda & Kusy. A step by step method of conducting a needs assessment. Also discusses why a needs assessment should take place. http://alumnus.caltech.edu/~rouda/T2_NA.html.