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.
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.
I'm happy to see I did most of the check-boxes when I rolled out new PCB design software last year in our AMET program. It's not easy to get buy-in from all the stakeholders, get the trainer trained, etc.
I think knowledge sharing benefits you as an instructor and students because it enhances your knowledge.
Understanding the Components of Instructional Technologies seems so simple and yet it is such an important part of supporting the learning and understanding process of technology for the individual with and without disability.
I was really happy to see that the information provided in the video on advice to give students about answers to discussion questions matches what I give my students.
While I have worked with adult learners throughout my teaching career, I enjoyed reading about andragogy. I believe this model will help me work more successfully with these kinds of students in the future.
I had never really given much thought to accessibility before, but I see that there are many things that need to be considered in order to make sure all students are able to engage with the content in my classes.
I learned that there are a lot more people involved in the process of integrating technology in the classroom than I had thought. For example, I didn't even consider the role of admissions in this process.
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