The NRC report suggests several possible reasons, including a lack of knowledge about such opportunities among teachers and administrators; a bias among principals for more traditional methods; and institutional resistance from district professional development staff who might see their own jobs disappear if teachers bypass their programs and engage in training created from afar. (educationnext.org)
I would be remiss if I did not thank my district's Professional Development staff for introducing me to many of these gems. (sciencegeek.net)
Similarly, HR departments and professional development staffs need to stay on top of these technological advances so as to incorporate available products into the workplace culture. (elearningindustry.com)