Presentation for James Madison University on the influence of instructional technologies with campus teaching and appropriate support of faculty. A presentation by Dr. Jeffrey Getchell.

1. Teaching in Today’s Classroom A presentation for James Madison University Jeffrey Getchell, Ed.D. June 24, 2010

2. How has the emergence of teaching and learning technologies changed the way we think about teaching in a face-to-face environment? Question #1

3. Students now have news-of-the-moment rather than news-of-the-day They have never used a card catalog to find a book They have always been able to read books on an electronic screen Most have grown up using technologies in daily lives Possess skills to use technologies in mashups to improve efficiency Learn by trial and error rather than logic and rules Expectation of technology being integrated into the classroom Perspective 1: Student

4. Use technology to assist with preparation, management, and administration but not to support student-centered practices. Continue being teacher-centered rather than student-centered. Lack knowledge on integrating technology into the curriculum. Perspective 2: Instructor

5. Expectation that new graduates will be knowledgeable in basic electronic communication technologies Web conferencing Uploading and downloading Spreadsheets and databases Electronic data resources Perspective 3: Employer

6. Instructional technologies have the ability to greatly enhance the learning experience of students if used appropriately. Instructors need proper initial and follow-up training as well as models of appropriate use. Summary

7. “Based on your knowledge and experience with instructional technology, what are the critical elements of support and the successful strategies that you would use to help a faculty member become more adept in teaching with technology in the classroom (face-to-face environment)?” Question #2

8. Online support Tutorials Case studies Contact information FAQ Campus support Just-in-time training Workshops Helpdesk Events (technology fairs, conferences, speakers) Support

9. Learning technology fairs Blogs written by learning technologists on the integration of technology into curriculum Integrate technologies in departmental and institutional functions Ensure ample training available when introducing a new instructional technology Successful Strategies

10. Continual dialogue with faculty Create a learning technology committee Podcasts using faculty to discuss technology use in the classroom Feature learning technologies and related events on campus TV and radio broadcasts Successful Strategies (cont.)

11. Continual dialogue with faculty Adequate support Use faculty champions as marketing tool Regular pilot projects Ensure awareness of instructional technologies to faculty and students Summary