IMPLEMENTING THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES - Chickering and Ehrmann For more teaching ideas, workshop materials and evaluation ideas, go to IMPLEMENTING THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES: Technology as Lever by Arthur W. Chickering and Stephen C. Ehrmann This article originally appeared in print as: Chickering, Arthur and Stephen C. See the bottom of this Web page for updates, a link to a huge collection of ideas for using technology to implement the seven principles, a recorded interview with Chickering and Ehrmann about this history of the seven principles and their relevance to technology use, and our request that you share more such examples of technology use. In March 1987, the AAHE Bulletin first published “Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education.” Several hundred thousand copies of the Principles and Inventories have been distributed on two- and four-year campuses in the United States and Canada. 1. The biggest success story in this realm has been that of time-delayed (asynchronous) communication.
20 Types of Tablet Tools for Teaching UPDATED on October 1, 2012 In May 2011, after a year of experimentation, I became sold on the idea of using a tablet instead of a laptop as my primary mobile computer. It was my turn for a workstation update, and I chose a desktop. I have thought a lot about which tablet apps are most likely to be useful to a college teacher. Under each category I name specific titles for iPad and Android which you may want to explore as good examples. I generally do not use a phone connection. Teaching This first group of tools is the one most directly connected to the act of teaching. Grade Book – iPad: Gradekeeper ($5), Gradebook Pro ($4), Android: Grade Book, AndroClass ($7)Annotation – mark up student-submitted PDF files with highlights, text and drawings. Content Use your tablet as a tool for course readings or to create materials for class. e-Reader – there are many reading apps. Presentation Plug your tablet into the classroom projector and off you go! Generic More tablet articles on this blog Related
Taking Technology to the Classroom: Pedagogy-Based Training for Educators Note: This article was originally published in The Technology Source ( as: David P. Diaz "Taking Technology to the Classroom: Pedagogy-Based Training for Educators" The Technology Source, November/December 2001. Available online at The article is reprinted here with permission of the publisher. Instructors at a small community college were excited after hearing my presentation on the instructional uses of technology. William Knoke, in his book Bold New World (1996), warned that technology that is not used and implemented quickly is worthless: "Cutting-edge technology is as perishable as a truckload of ripe bananas: it's worth a fortune today, but if not used quickly, it becomes worthless" (p.166). The trend of technology promotion in education has generated two formidable questions: "What type of training is necessary?" First: Emphasize good teaching, not good technology. Conclusion Are there other principles?
- Twelve Reasons To Teach Searching Techniques With Google Advanced Search? Even Before Using The Basic Search by Michael Gorman 0 Comments March 29, 2011 By: Guest Blogger Mar 29 Written by: 3/29/2011 1:36 AM ShareThis Did you know that the Google Basic Search Engine actually calls for some very advanced skills. I often present on the importance of Digital Immigrants (most teachers) facilitating Digital Natives (most k12 students) in the use of digital technology.You see, I believe that while today’s digital natives have a affinity for using digital tools… they often do not have the life experiences to utilize these tools to their greatest potential. I would suggest that educators direct students towards the Google Advanced Search Engine even before using the Google Basic Search. Twelve Reasons To Teach Searching With Google Advanced Search 1. All these words (above picture) allows the AND statement (AND is actually not needed in Google since it is inferred when multiple words are put in. This exact wording or phrase (above picture) allows words to be put together in a STRING. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Search Engines Tips for Using Search Engines When you are unable to find the information you need on any of the recommended web sites, it is always possible to do your own search using one of the popular search engines. No two search engines index the web in exactly the same way, so it is important to try several before abandoning your search. The main guidelines for conducting a successful search are: (1) begin with a simple search and then progressively narrow your search by adding additional terms; (2) enter your rarest and most important search terms before more common words; (3) use phrases or proper names, enclosing them in quotes if necessary; (4) try alternative words or phrases that refer to the same topic; (5) use the plus (+) sign to indicate words that must appear in each page found; (6) click the Help or Search Tips or Advanced Search link to learn about the special features of each search engine. Google. Using Meta-Search Engines MetaCrawler. Internet Archive Internet Archive.
History of Search Engines - Chronological List of Internet Search Engines (INFOGRAPHIC) Below is a visual history of "search" and search engines; hopefully it's both a trip down memory lane and a useful resource for anyone looking to learn a bit more about the history of Internet search engines. If you like the graphic or find it useful you're welcome to embed the image on your own site, link to it, or give it a Digg/Stumble/Etc. Without further fanfare, we present to you WordStream's search engine history timeline. The History of Search Engines Modern search engines are pretty incredible – complex algorithms enable search engines to take your search query and return results that are usually quite accurate, presenting you with valuable information nuggets amidst a vast information data mine. Search engines have come a long way since their early prototypes, as our Internet Search Engines History infographic illustrates. How Do Search Engines Work? First of all, let's ask what is a search engine? Web search engines catalog the world wide web by using a spider, or web crawler.
EdTechLeaders: Online Workshop Facilitation Guide Online Workshop Facilitation GuideDeveloped by EDC's Center for Online Professional Education Facilitator Roles and Strategies | Expectations for Participants Facilitator Roles and Strategies Online course facilitators, like classroom teachers, play a variety of roles. Expectations for Participants Depending on the course content and goals, participants may be expected to play a variety of roles. Basic Requirements Online courses require access to a computer that can log onto the Internet, and a base level of technical knowledge and comfort. Most computer experiences include elements of both excitement and frustration. Time Commitment Participants should be well-informed about how much time they will have to spend on the workshop. Individuals or Teams Depending on the course content and activities, in some cases participants may do the bulk of their work individually, while in other cases they may work in teams for either part or all of the workshop.
Ten Best Practices for Teaching Online J. V. Boettcher, Ph.D. Designing for Learning 2006 - 2013 Minor revisions May 2011 Our knowledge about what works well in online teaching and learning is growing rapidly and that is very good news. Here are ten best practices for anyone just getting started in the online environment. Best Practice 1: Be Present at the Course Site Liberal use of a faculty's use of communication tools such as announcements, discussion board postings, and forums communicate to the students that the faculty member cares about who they are, cares about their questions and concerns, and is generally "present" to do the mentoring and challenging that teaching is all about. When faculty actively interact and engage students in a face-to-face classroom, the class develops as a learning community, developing intellectual and personal bonds. We have learned to quantify what it means to "be present." Note: Students who feel abandoned or who feel alone may even post questions, such as "Is anybody there?" References
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