The correct tools help the instructor and students acheive the objectives of the course.
Do not use a tool for the sake of introducting some sort of technology. The tool must make sense, and fit the styles of learning, and the content to be learned.
The professors can use numerous tools... especially library databases
I have learned that teaching and learning technology and also teaching style should be selected carefully. Also, as a teacher we have to assess various teaching and learning environments and technologies and use them for the best student outcomes.
It is important to learn what technologies can help to facilitate the teaching and learning process. I have been using virtual classroom and short tutorial type of methods. However students' feedback is that they prefer the virtual classroom much more than short tutorial provided. Part of the reason for this feedback, I think, is the synchronus interaction the VC provides. Short tutorial provides instruction, but requires students to take initiative and be more responsible for own learning. Students typically ask for quicker feedback from the instructor and the process of studying tutorial--> working on the assignment--> wait for feedback takes longer than F2F in VC.
Learning about the tools that we have available is important to creating an engaging virtual classroom to help our students.
I can't say that I've learned anything new from this section. What it does do is encourage me to reflect on what I already know, and to utilize existing technologies in creative ways to enhance engagement.
We must ensure that, even though we are using technology, we use the appropriate tech. We must ensutre that the tech is relivent, assessed, and that our audience is receiving it.
Technology is going to be key in teaching the students
I think the different types of tools can be useful for virtual teaching and helpful.
As a newer instructor, teaching for 2 years now, using technology in my courses is important. I am a F2F instructor so switching to an online envrionment was a big change. I am excited to incorporate more technology in to my courses.
You need to think about what the outcomes are prior to thinking about the tools to use. Then evaluate the tools to see if they'll help acheive the outcomes desired. It's not about seeing how to make a tool fit into the classroom but about which tool will work best. There are lots of tools and using different tools for different outcomes is fine as long as they work for both the student and the teacher. It's important to not get locked into a singular way of thinking.
I tend to use the technology that I am comfortable with in teaching. I would like to be adventurous and try new technology including introducing podcasts and possibly blogs into my courses.
I like the idea of using the learning tools in different ways. I think being able to find new uses for tools students are familiar with would open up new opportunites for learning.
It's not just utilizing online learning tools that is important, but assessing their effectiveness in delivering learning outcomes.
The section helped me to clarify the uses of the online tools that I am already using. Also, I will seek feedback from students earlier on in the class using the Stop/Go/Continue technique.
Teaching and learning should be assessed in various ways so that students' learning is enhanced. As a result, teachers are able to institutionalize effective teaching choices and revise ineffective ones.
Technology is important and can be use to engage students as well as keep the instructor organized. There are different types of technology tools that can be used like blogs, portfolios, podcasts, and learning management systems. It is also important to assess technology tools to determine which ones are effective and if changes should be made.
There are many technology tools available. The instructor must use the tools that complement their teaching style. Instructors must also ask for student feedback regarding the effectiveness of those tools to see if a change needs to be made.
It is important to identify which technology tools that you have and learn how to implement them in the best way. Not every tool will be necessary to use depending on what students have access too. You also have to think about training students how to use the technology as well.
