Urgency and Vision
- 1. Technology in Higher Education:Technology in Higher Education: Urgency andVisionUrgency andVision
- 2. The Emergence of TechnologyThe Emergence of Technology Online learning Technology in the classroom Tools for administrators
- 3. Online LearningOnline Learning • Steady increase in percentage of students taking online courses. • Entirely distance-based education is still primarily the sector of private, for-profit institutions. • Graduate students more likely to study entirely online. (U.S. News, 2014)
- 4. Growth in Online LearningGrowth in Online Learning (Inside Higher Ed, 2013)
- 5. Rise of MOOCsRise of MOOCs Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) emerged in recent years and captured mainstream attention Questions persist: value of education? Impact on traditional learning?
- 6. Technology in the ClassroomTechnology in the Classroom Laptops Whiteboards (interactive blackboards) Audience response tools Virtual environments (e.g. Blackboard)
- 7. Tools for AdministratorsTools for Administrators Tracking, advisement for students Paperless processes Institutional research and assessment
- 8. The Big Picture ConsiderationsThe Big Picture Considerations
- 9. Better Integration of TechnologyBetter Integration of Technology Large technology investment does not necessarily mean better outcomes (Christensen & Horn, 2008). Technology must work with teachers, not against them.
- 10. Focus on Student SuccessFocus on Student Success Technology can be used to help identify and support at-risk students (Darling- Hammond, et al., 2014) Study found students were more engaged when they created content.
- 11. Right to AccessRight to Access Technological advantages can be realized through access to computers and broadband Internet access (Darling- Hammond, et al., 2014). Policies makers should address access to keep the playing field even.
- 13. Identification of StakeholdersIdentification of Stakeholders All stakeholders have an interest in technology Students Administrators Staff Faculty Alumni Parents Community
- 14. TechnologicalToolsTechnologicalTools Successes: Laptop system provides students access Campus-wide wireless internet Areas for improvement: Many classrooms do not have any technological resources
- 15. Student AdvisementStudent Advisement Utilization of centralized software to track students across departments and colleges Computer- based testing to measure student progress
- 16. Online Course OfferingsOnline Course Offerings Most undergraduate courses still lecture- based. More online offerings could attract non- traditional learners (e.g. adult learners, veterans, etc. ) No physical space demands on already limited facilities
- 17. Paperless ProcessesPaperless Processes Many processes and procedures are still paper based Redundancy and waste costs money and time Incremental steps toward paperless should be embraced
- 18. Technology BenchmarksTechnology Benchmarks The institution should look to other schools to find inspiration for technological growth Successful examples can be found across similar institutions and other sectors
- 19. Technology TrainingTechnology Training Administrators should encourage continuing training for employees. Resources for students should be promoted and included in orientation content and advisement.
- 20. Sources:Sources: Christensen, C. M., & Horn, M. B. (2008). How Do We Transform Our Schools?. Education Next, 8(3), 13-19. Darling-Hammond, L., Zielezinski, M. B., & Goldman, S. (2014). Using Technology to Support At- Risk Students’ Learning. Haynie, D. (2014, June 12). New Government Data Sheds Light on Online Learners. U.S. News and World Report. Retrived from www.usnews.com Lederman, D. (2013, January 8). Growth for Online Learning. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from www.insidehighered.com