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What are some benefits of properly using technologies in teaching?
What are the possible consequences of improperly using technologies in teaching?
"Technology is anything that was invented after you were born." - Alan Kay
Technologies @ NIU
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Assistant Director, Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center
jrhode@niu.edu | www.niu.edu/facdev | twitter.com/facdev
overview of teaching with technology at NIU for Graduate Teaching Assistants
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Students don't have the technology skills
...of today's session
You don't have the time or skills to use the chosen technology effectively
Students don't have easy access
quick overview of teaching with technology
discuss effective strategies for integrating technology in teaching
not meant to be a hands-on session
evolution of the use of technologies in teaching
focus is on instructional strategies
Technology isn't helping students' learn and
is consuming their time unnecessarily
check GTA programs schedule for hands-on technology programs
video projection
phone
technology fails and there is no support or easy alternatives (Plan B)
Students with disabilities cannot use
video conferencing
What are some of the common technologies used in teaching?
discussion
basic non-electronic to electronic and online technologies
simplifying teaching
chat
ebooks
PowerPoint
video recording
promoting learning
impeding learning
mobile devices
remote access
frustrating students
online interactions
user skill level and comfort
type of use - development, delivery...
pedagogical purpose
location of use
time and support available
course-specific needs
accessibility considerations
deliver instruction
communicate with students on course-related issues
overhead projector
data projector
Elmo
virtual classroom
IM
SMS
phone
social networks
status updates
web conferencing
Announcements
Blackboard
LiveText
e-Reserves
podcasts
local file servers
YouTube
Prezi
SlideShare
Prepare course content
bookmarks
PowerPoint
Word
audio editor
audio/video capture
mind maps
screencasts
image editor
narrated presentations
www.niu.edu/blackboard
www.niu.edu/blackboard/assess/clickers.shtml
www.niu.edu/blackboard/communicate/collaborate.shtml
provide feedback
& assess learning
engage students in course activities
clickers
surveys
clickers
Blackboard Collaborate
www.niu.edu/media/smart_classrooms
How will technologies promote interactions and learning?
tutorials
games
IM
online
quizzes
Design activities that use technologies effectively and offer feedback
electronic
assignments
groups
discussion
Online quizzes are good for self-paced learning and feedback
SafeAssign
Provide practice tests and quizzes
m.niu.edu
Ensure technology works smoothly when students take quizzes
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