Boy, I must be way behind the curve, I use power point and my knowledge of the subject to engage the student. It requires a lot of energy but I love what I do. Things like Google Apps and wikispace are things I am going to have to learn more about...very interesting!

Comparing and Contrasting PowerPoint and Prezis, which one is considered to be better?

I would like to discuss the pros ad cons of Technology Integration in the classroom. I have had positive and negative experiences utilizing technology in the classroom. What are your thoughts on this?

A very important consideration PRIOR to utilizing social media is to discuss proper online etiquette. Doing so up front should prevent issues later. Controversial topics can lead to heated discussions and/or flaming. Below is a good list of core rules. http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html

The sharing of technology can hurt the profit margin of many creative enterprises. Millenials tend to expect forms of entertainment like music to be free of charge.

Rather than preparing a powerpoint that displays images and bullet points about a specific piece of software, it is more advisable to just use the software itself during class and have students watch as the instructor works through scenarios. Agree or disagree?

I have found that engaging in online forums and chat rooms allows members of the same interest, to interact and share experiences, and collectively work together to search for understanding or solutions.

The collection of tools that make it easier to use create, manage and exchange information, is pertinent in the educational field. As an instructor it is imperative to be knowledgeable about new technology.

“If it isn’t broke….” For many years I have been struggling with introducing technology into my lesson plans. Why create power points when I have a white board and marker in my classroom? Why display it on a projector when I can hand out copies in my class? Then one day I stopped over my in-laws and witnessed my Father in-law flip though a phone book to find the number for a local pizza shop. That’s when it dawned on me. That was me in the classroom. The Luddite embracing past technology because it still does the job. And I realized what my students were missing. My failure to adopt technology in the classroom was the direct cause for some of them to not achieve academic success. It is not my whiteboard in my class. It is their education in their school. I am supposed to be a guide for the journey and I must provide as many avenues for success as possible. Today in class we had an electronic jeopardy game with questions based off a video watched in class. With permission, the students were provided a link to the video they can access any time during the term on any device they use to access the class blog site. Attendance, grades, and participation are up. Students are energized and taking that energy to the job market.

Welcome to the world of evolution where we rely on technology every day of our lives. Technology is such a valuable resource to use when trying to accomplish a task. It's good to understand how to utilize it when needed and make due with our own judgment when it's not available. Technology is a learning tool, entertainment, diagnostic tool, transportation, etc. Hooray for technology.

How can online quiz generators help you quickly identify strengths and weaknesses in student performance?

Customs quiz online? This is amazing. It allows students to practice and engage with teachers way to think.

how important and powerful that is. I usually use Facebook

I think slide share is great. I learned something new. Didn't know that existed.

Technology is very important. I love to lean more and more how to work it.

How can incorporating social media networking in the curriculum help you relate to your students and keep them engaged both in and out of the classroom?

How can you use discussion boards to assess learner reactions to instructional activities?

Why is it important to fully understand the guidelines and policies of your institution's acceptable use policy (AUP)?

We prohibit the use of smart phones in the classroom unless it is for research. Students are allowed to look up career related subjects (facebook is not one of them though) Many of my fellow instructors are placing course material online. Some are using a Google app, while others are developing Kahn Academy style videos to help students go back and listen to a particular lecture and go over it for key points they may have missed. One instructor even has QR Codes on his class handouts so the students can scan them with their smartphone and have the lab handout anywhere they wish to view it. Has anyone else tried any of these approaches? If so, what has worked or not worked for you? Thanks

I really like using the online quiz feature. I find though that its really important to make sure and diversify the questions and not give to many true / false questions. I will revert to a paper quiz now and then when I just cant get the questions i need to an on-line quiz. I do not think paper quizzes will go away anytime soon.