Technology is in constant development and change. It is important for instructors to stay current in technological developments both within their field as well as in instructional delivery. This group is for educators who aspire to discuss and master the competencies necessary for exemplary performance and top customer service in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape. Group members share best practices, ideas, thoughts, reflections, and resources to help colleagues across the globe improve performance.
The theory, also known as transformational learning, according to J. Mezirow says this revolves around the premise that adults can adjust their thinking based on new information. They possess the necessary set of experiences needed to undergo a significant thought transformation.
Accessibility could also mean affordability for different students. How would the funds be contributed based on the needs?
Instructors would benefit from continuing education when new technology is implemented. Knowing what technology is appropriate for the setting is useful. Teamwork and sharing more consistently. It does take time, but it will be rewarding for the student and faculty.
Do your best as an instructor to stay up to date with the ever-changing learning methods and do not be afraid to try new ways to help the students learn.
Be sure to remember to question your students and tailor them to an open-ended question to make the students really think about the answer.
Students will always try to find a shortcut or easier way to complete the task, even if this means taking longer than just doing the initial task. However, with online learning it seems to make it easier to find or take short cuts compared to hands on in person learning.
Even though online learning is growing there is still a massive group of students who will gain more knowledge and retain more information if there are hands on activities and using real work scenarios.
Kahoot is a great tool for formative assessments, and the students have fun with it.
VARS - Visual, Audio, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic.
They didn't mention Yuja for screen captures and videos, only Camtasia, Loom, iMovie, and Synthesia.
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