1. Technology & Teaching By: T. Michael W. Halcomb

2. 3 Essential Questions: 1) How will technology enhance teaching and learning? 2) What considerations go into teaching with technology? 3) What are the effects of technology on teaching?

3. Instructors should ground their choices of technology in individual course goals, personal teaching philosophy and disciplinary values

4. How will technology enhance teaching and learning? 1) Provide new opportunities for enhancing student learning that otherwise would be impossible or very difficult (inter-campus technologies). 2) Addressing specific learning goals more effectively (post resources online, utilize email & chat functions, etc.) 3) Taking advantage of rich information available online (Searchable indices, Google Books, Asbury Scholar, etc.) 4) Preparing students for life in a wired world (e.g. teach students how to use technologies)

5. Technological Considerations: 4 Components 1) The course content 2) The instructor(s) 3) The students 4) The technology tools

6. Teaching with Technology Students Tech Tools Course ContentInstructor Tech skill level Tech access Learning styles Tech skill level Time availability Role as teacher Cognitive levels Discipline Tech types Tech uses

7. Course Content 1. Goals 2. Learning expectations 3. Teaching strategies Connect these elements with tech tools

8. Course Content (continued) Bloom’s Taxonomy can be used to connect technology & content Presentation & Distribution Drill & Practice Integration Interaction & Communication Creation & Manipulation Manipulation KnowledgeComprehension Application & Analysis Critical Thinking Collaboration Synthesis & Evaluation Evaluation

9. The instructor & various tech tools Easy: Email, Listserver, PowerPoint, CMS Moderate: IM, Chat, BB, Aud/Vid, PowerPoint, Websites, Web Conferencing Complex: Multimedia, Flash, Coding, Aud/Vid, Streaming media, CMS, Stats

10. Students * Take into consideration previous exposure to technology * Take into consideration previous exposure to technology * Take into consideration various learning styles * Take into consideration various learning styles * Take into consideration the roles technology will play in involving students

11. Email / Online discussion tips Set up rulesSet up rules Clarify post timesClarify post times Be consistent in attach formatsBe consistent in attach formats Keep copies of correspondencesKeep copies of correspondences Define goals and objectives, instructions, etc.Define goals and objectives, instructions, etc. Posting requirements (amount of times)Posting requirements (amount of times) Outline different types of activitiesOutline different types of activities

12. Other Considerations Be organized & preparedBe organized & prepared Share the resourcesShare the resources Use technology sufficientlyUse technology sufficiently Evaluate the use of technology throughout the semesterEvaluate the use of technology throughout the semester