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PREPARING TO TEACH
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The content and desired learning outcomes of the course should drive the use of
learning technologies -- not vice versa. Learning technologies are
important tools for enabling deeper learning for the 'Net Generation' especially.
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Topic
4:
Learning technolologies & tools: why, when &
how to use them
- What are
the pluses and minuses
of technology in and out of the classroom? - Is the use of
technology now a necessity to connect with the "Net
Generation?"
- Advantages and caveats associated with electronic
learning platforms / "Courseware," - Field
Trip to the Learning Technology Center (LTC):
http://www.ltc.arizona.edu/
HOMEWORK & READING PREPARATION:
D2L ASSIGNMENT: Learn how to use the D2L Discussion Tool by
posting your comments to the following questions on the use of learning technologies. (The questions are already set up on the
D2L Discussion
Board.)
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What do you see as the "pluses" of
technology in and out of the classroom?
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What do you see as the "minuses" of
technology in and out of the classroom?
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Do you agree or disagree with the
following statement? "The use of technology is now almost a
"necessity" to connect with the "Net Generation!" Why or why not?
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Which of the articles that you read
about learning technologies did you like the most and why?
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What else do you want to say about
learning technologies, e.g. your excitement, concerns, irritations,
curiosities, etc.?
Then
respond
to at least two other comments by your fellow students.
PREPARATORY
READING FOR WEEK 5 CLASS ON FOSTERING ACTIVE LEARNING & LEARNER-CENTERED EDUCATION:
- Read:
Science Teaching Reconsidered:
Chapter 2 -
How Teachers Teach: Specific Methods &
Chapter 3 -
Linking Teaching with Learning
- Read Michaelsen, L., Fink, D. and Black, R. (1996)
What every faculty developer needs to know about learning groups in
L. Richlin, ed. To Improve the Academy, Vol 15 (pp 31-57). Stillwater,
OK: New Forums Press and the Professional and Organizational Development
Network in Higher Education. (password provided via email)
If you have time . . .
- More useful info on Michaelsen et al.'s
approach:
Designing effective group activities: Lessons for classroom teaching and
faculty development LK Michaelsen, LD Fink, A Knight - To Improve
the Academy, 1997
- Other useful links re: classroom
teaching in Tools
for Teaching:
Delivering
a Lecture
Encouraging Student Participation in Discussion
Collaborative Learning: Group Work and Study Teams
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