2. Once upon a time

3. Tools Only a “small” toolbox was required Only a “small” toolbox was required Cars were not that complex Cars were not that complex Teaching methods were not that complex either? Slide Film, Video, Overheads…. Teaching methods were not that complex either? Slide Film, Video, Overheads….

4. Then came the P.C. The Toolbox has changed !!! The Toolbox has changed !!!

5. Today’s Tool Box

6. Today’s Box Includes Power Point Presentations Power Point Presentations Internet (Research / Assignments) Internet (Research / Assignments) LMSs (ie) FRED, Web CT etc. LMSs (ie) FRED, Web CT etc. Video’s, Computer or VHS Video’s, Computer or VHS Overheads Overheads Music files Music files Chalk and Talk Chalk and Talk

7. What’s your toolbox look like? The use of FirstClass (FRED) has opened up many “drawers” of my toolbox. I required a new Tool Box ! The use of FirstClass (FRED) has opened up many “drawers” of my toolbox. I required a new Tool Box ! A considerable amount of knowledge was gained not only from the Instructors and from the course, but from other faculty. A considerable amount of knowledge was gained not only from the Instructors and from the course, but from other faculty.

8. Different Toolboxes Everyone has a different style or method of instruction, which of course means we will or may each use different tools from our own toolboxes.

9. I may or may not use all of these things in everyday teaching, but now I know that they exist. I may or may not use all of these things in everyday teaching, but now I know that they exist. CPS, for example, has been a big hit with my students, and I love it, too. CPS, for example, has been a big hit with my students, and I love it, too.

10. This could be you…