Teaching with technology
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The document discusses six ways that professors can incorporate technology into their teaching. They are: 1) Using pre-class surveys to learn about students' backgrounds and knowledge; 2) Presenting concepts through open content videos from sources like Ted Talks and Khan Academy; 3) Bringing in guest speakers through video conferencing tools like Skype; 4) Using web meeting tools to mentor students outside of class; 5) Facilitating collaboration through tools like Google Docs; and 6) Assessing student understanding through self-quizzes and interactive videos. The document provides examples and instructions for how professors can implement these techniques.
Teaching with technology
- 1. TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY Professor Kristen Sosulski, Ed.D New York University Stern School of Business @sosulski ks123@nyu.edu kristensosulski.com
- 2. Learn six simple ways on how to best incorporate the latest tools into your teaching. Teaching with Technology
- 3. Scenario 1 Learn more about your students’ prior knowledge and preconceptions before class.
- 4. Pre-class survey • Students have diverse experiences and knowledge. • Learn more about what they know and what they don’t by asking a pre-course survey. • Incorporate the findings into the class discussion and lecture.
- 5. Build the survey in Google Forms Consider asking diverse questions about their background, skills and question to assess their understandings of content.
- 6. Types of questions 1) Perception questions: For example, “how confident are you in using the following technologies: Python, R, PowerPoint, and Excel? 2) Content questions: For example, “which of the following data visualization chart types is most appropriate to show time series data: pie, line, histogram, or scatterplot?” 3) Open ended questions: For example, “Define data visualization.” Open-ended questions allow students to share their understandings of the content in their own words.
- 7. Distribute the link to students • Add the link to lessons in NYU Classes. • Send an email with the link in advance of class or during class. Complete the following survey: http://bit.ly/datavismba2015
- 8. Share results • The instructor can see data presented in spreadsheet form or summary form • Summary pages can show students where they rank in class
- 9. Incorporate the results • Incorporate student responses into the lecture and discussion. • Show students where they rank in relation to the class. • Use results to modify your lectures. What is data visualization?
- 10. How to • Go to GoogleDrive • Select New > Google Forms • Add title, form description, and begin entering questions. Select from a wide-array of question types. • When finished select > Send • Copy URL or enter email addresses • Share with students • View results by selecting > Responses on the form What is data visualization?
- 11. Scenario 2 Present ideas or concepts in diverse ways using open content.
- 12. Open Content: Ted Talks • For new topics/concepts consider providing multiple explanations and/or diverse perspectives. • Share multiple viewpoints in a few three to five minute videos • For example, share the voices of data scientists, artists, and information designers.
- 13. Open Content: Khan Academy • Khan Academy has a rich set of resources for math, computing, and the arts. • I use to Khan in my class as a resource for students to review statistical models such as regression or constructing scatter plot. See the example. • Good for demonstrations and tutorials.
- 14. Distributing content to students • In advance of class • Embed in a lesson in NYU Classes. • Share the link with students in your syllabus or via email. • During class • Show video right from your PowerPoint deck • Launch link to the video
- 15. How to find content • Search Ted at: http://www.ted.com/ • Search Khan academy at: https://www.khanacademy.org/ • Search Google Videos or YouTube
- 16. Scenario 3 Bring new perspectives into the classroom.
- 17. Via Web-Video Conference • In professional education, it’s important for students to be exposed to professionals in the field and interact with them. • By inviting professionals you can add diversity to the class discussion and dialogue. • Avoid the time and expense of travel. • Consider the roles of the guest speaker, students, and professor.
- 18. Skype Examples Guest Speakers • Skype in guest speakers from across the country for easy communication Experts and mentors • Students can directly Skype in with experts or mentors and share files/documents
- 19. How to • Sign-in to Skype on the classroom computer • Attach a camera and microphone to the computer. Face the camera at the classroom • Add participant(s) as contacts and either video call, phone call, or message • Conduct a test call in advance of class with your guest speaker(s).
- 20. Scenario 4 Mentor and coach students outside of the classroom.
- 21. Web meeting tools • Virtual method when face to face interaction is limited. • Each student has a voice. • Allows faculty and students to meet online and discuss any relevant material outside the classroom space.
- 22. How to • Arrange a time and date with participants to have the web meeting • Make sure you have a secure connection and the same program to engage in the meeting • Conduct various agenda through the platform (e.g. interactive class, discuss an idea, work through a presentation
- 23. Scenario 5 Facilitate collaboration and group work
- 24. Google Docs • Enables faculty and students to collaborate more efficiently and effectively on papers, spreadsheets, and presentations • Several people can collaborate simultaneously (both comments and content) • Revision history allows to revert to previous versions, if needed. • Encourages accountability of collaborators and auto-save ensures work will not be lost. Sharing settings in Google Docs.
- 25. Google Docs: Instructor Feedback • Comments features allows instructor to add feedback in-text or in the margin of document • Give feedback on your own timeframe Providing feedback on team projects
- 26. How it works • With student teams you want to facilitate collaboration, provide timely feedback to help student teams improve their work and to monitor student progress Google Docs, Presentations, Spreadsheets allow for multi-user authoring and creation of content Different colored markers indicate to the instructor who contributed what sections, who made comments, and how an assignment came together While working on a document participants can simultaneously chat about the edits
- 27. How to set up GoogleDocs • Google docs are easily accessible through http://www.google.com/docs/about/ or the Google doc icon in your Gmail apps • Create a Google doc you wish to collaborate on • Invite/share to other participants through Gmail
- 28. Scenario 6 Assess student application or understanding of concepts.
- 29. Use self-assessment quizzes and practice exercises • Allow students to self-assess to gauge their knowledge and understanding of content—also signals important concept to know/learn • Example: embed questions into timeline of video that students can respond to and receive feedback on responses • Other ways 1. Textbook resources such as Pearson or McGraw Hill, chapter by chapter quizzes 2. Use quiz tool in LMS to create short weekly self-assessment quiz 3. Use student response systems in class
- 30. Interactive Video Use programs like Zaption to create interactive videos guided with quiz questions and information. Example: https://www.zaption.com/present/56 cc9692d3ce56cf118b76cb
- 31. Student performance by question and in aggregate
- 32. How to • Sign up for an account with Zaption • Create or identify a video • Prepare questions to include the videos: • Create video to share/publish to others!
- 33. Conclusion These were just six educational ways to using technology in your classroom to help your teaching practice. You noticed that many of the approaches include instructor involvement in student work, not just implementing a quick technological fix. Kristen Sosulski is an Associate Professor of Information Systems and Director of Education for the W.R. Berkley Innovation Lab at NYU Stern School of Business.
- 34. Are there any other errors that you’ve come across in your data visualization work? Do you have any questions? Contact me on twitter @sosulski. You can learn more on my blog at http://kristensosulski.com Questions? Comments? Copyright 2016 Kristen Sosulski ks123@nyu.edu @sosulski kristensosulski.com
- 35. Thank you! Professor Kristen Sosulski, Ed.D New York University Stern School of Business @sosulski ks123@nyu.edu kristensosulski.com
- 36. POSSIBLE
Editor's Notes
- #2: In this session you will learn strategies for telling a story using data. Emphasis will be placed on creating readable and interpretable presentations.
- #7: 1) Perception questions: For example, “how confident are you in using the following technologies: Python, R, PowerPoint, and Excel? 2) Content questions: For example, “which of the following data visualization chart types is most appropriate to show time series data: pie, line, histogram, or scatterplot?” 3) Open ended questions: For example, “Define data visualization.” Open-ended questions allow students to share their understandings of the content in their own words.
- #13: For example, when introducing students to the topic of data visualization, I share with them the voices of data scientists, artists, and information designers. Each voice adds a new view of data visualization and the benefits of the medium.
- #14: For example, when introducing students to the topic of data visualization, I share with them the voices of data scientists, artists, and information designers. Each voice adds a new view of data visualization and the benefits of the medium.
- #15: For example, when introducing students to the topic of data visualization, I share with them the voices of data scientists, artists, and information designers. Each voice adds a new view of data visualization and the benefits of the medium.
- #18: For example, when introducing students to the topic of data visualization, I share with them the voices of data scientists, artists, and information designers. Each voice adds a new view of data visualization and the benefits of the medium.