Technology and Learning Workshop Goals

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Technology and Learning Workshop Goals

• Develop a better understanding of our students,
  how they learn, and their beliefs about
  technology and their learning
• Provide a context for the successful use of
  technology in our teaching The 7 Principles
• Help you incorporate teaching methods into your
  classes that will enhance the learning of our
  students Teachers Toolbox

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My Students

• Take 5 minutes and write down all the learning
  and social characteristics of the NetGen that you
  can think of based on your recollection of the
  Diana Oblinger article that describes the
  characteristics of the Net Generation.

NetGen, Oblinger, 2005
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The 7 Principles Recipe for Success

• The 7 Principles of Good Practice
• Encourage contact between faculty and students
• Develop cooperation among students
• Use active learning strategies
• Give prompt feedback
• Emphasize time on task
• Communicate high expectations
• Respect diverse ways of knowing

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ECAR respondents identify IT as an enabler of
learning when

• Technology facilitates organization and control
  in the learning environment
• Technology facilitates communication with faculty
  and classmates
• Technology makes content more accessible
• Technology is linked to applications useful in
  future employment
• Professors use it effectively

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ECAR, 2007
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Teachers Toolbox

• Wikis
• GoogleDocs
• Marking Work in Google Docs
• PBWiki
• Blogs
• Google Blogger
• Podcasts
• ELI Student Chat on Podcasts
• SurveyMonkey
• Preworkshop Survey

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Technology Resources

• Merlot
• 7 Things you Should Know About ...
• Educause Learning Initiative (ELI)