1. Teaching & learning with TECHNOLOGY
A Novice Perspective & Plan
By Greg Berka

2. Quick Introduction Relatively new professor Not a techie
2nd year at Queens
Not a techie
definition: a person who is expert in or enthusiastic about technology, especially computing.

3. Why not try new things? Not having the time to invest?
Fear of the unknown?
Students will know (a lot) more than I?
What if I lose credibility?
Fear of losing control of the classroom experience

4. My New perspective Drastically different than planned can be wonderful
Student learning can extend beyond my goals.
Let’s learn together
I’m comfortable with students’ teaching me
Jumping in doesn’t mean I’m the only one in the pool
Learning/collaborating with other faculty members

5. technology INTEGRATION
Goal: Increase student engagement, learning, and skills
Sub-goal two: Low or no cost

6. forming & Informing teams
CATME.ORG
Forming teams
Student teamwork training modules
Self-assessments
Peer-ratings and feedback
Calibrating ratings tool
Meeting support tools

7. Online Collaborative Software
Some interesting (and free) options:
Freedcamp.com
Producteev.com
Meistertask.com

8. Video creation I miss Xtranormal.com (now Nawmal.com)
If you know of others, please share.

9. Semester long simulation
Deepwatersim.com
Business ethics simulation
Students competing with each other
Very real-life decision-making situations with actual outcomes
On-going and continuous impact of all decisions

10. AUTO-graded assignments
Check out your textbook’s online resources.