Lets talk tech
- 1. Lets Talk Tech Jesse Sadlowski
- 2. • What are the most important trends related to educational technology that will influence teaching and learning at Lethbridge college in the next two to three years.
- 3. What is Influencing Teaching Content and Communication • Delivery of content • Ownership and availability of content • Methods of communication
- 4. Delivery of content • New interactive textbooks (ibooks 2) • Virtual world learning environments (second life, video games) • Content on demand not restricted by time or place. (iTunes U) • Multiple forms of new media to induce learning
- 5. Ownership of Content • New ideas about creation and ownership (creative commons) • Intellectual property copyright
- 6. Methods of communication • Google + • Twitter • Facebook • Texting • The new PC
- 7. Learning Pedagogy Old New http://suzanne-sallee-iachieve.blogspot.ca/2011/08/mobile-learning-and-blooms- taxonomy.html
- 8. What strategies would you use to motivate instructors to adopt and or reflect these trends in their teaching?
- 9. Practices Policies and Procedures • Policies that reflect overall vision • Practices that foster relationships and trust • Procedures that allow for growth and communication.
- 10. Policies that reflect overall vision In one study by Lewis, Jenson and Smith (2003) conclude that it would be more effective to develop policies that address particular issues as they relate to the particulars of the situation, for who, what, where, and why. These policies then should be created and addressed a local level, so they may meet the needs of individual communities. Lewis, S. (2003). Enhancing teaching and learning of science through use of ICT: Methods and materials. School Science Review, 84 (309), 41-51
- 11. Practices that foster Relationships and Trust A leadership style that can foster relationships and has an understanding of multiple learning and teaching styles.
- 12. Procedures that allow for growth and communication • Open discussions and collaborations • Input from all parties and levels • Remove barriers • Get into the classroom • Data collection and research http://www.nctp.com/downloads/assess.pdf