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Technology Integration. Donald H. Davis Director, Instructional Technology and Media Services http://www.apu.edu/~ddavis. Today’s Presentation. Trends SMART Classroom Tools Keys for Effective Use Integration Philosophies. Trends. Collaboration “Distance Education” -
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Technology Integration Donald H. Davis Director, Instructional Technology and Media Services http://www.apu.edu/~ddavis
Today’s Presentation • Trends • SMART Classroom • Tools • Keys for Effective Use • Integration Philosophies
Trends • Collaboration • “Distance Education” - • Any where, Any time • Integration of Technology / Curriculum • Focus on Real-World, Multicultural, Global Experiences • Development of Perpetual Learners
What is a SMART Classroom • A Classroom with the following Equipment: • A Computer • A DATA / Video Projector • A VCR • Overhead • Screen • Connection to the Campus Network: • Internet Searching / Library Information • Moving of Files
Phone/Modem Capability ISDN Lines for DE Classes Video /Audio Linksto Video Control Room CATV Connections Connecting Laptops Other Devices Document Camera Laser Disk Player Other Components • Lights • Screen
Software • Microsoft Office 97 • SPSS • Netscape and IE • Internet Tools - FTP, Telnet, Plugins
Tools • CD-ROM • E-Mail • Newsgroups • Web Pages • Chat • Instant Messenger • GroupWare • APU Online
Keys for Effective Use • Adequate Time for planning, development and implementation of effective learning activities. • Collaboration with peers and experts. • Individual/Team Specific Development Activities. • Organizational Accountability.
Integration Philosophies • Curriculum should not be constrained by technology • Technology is to be transparent, flexible, and reliable • Technology supports curriculum. Changes in programs are curriculum driven not technology driven. The relationship between curriculum and technology must be a parallel process.
The Key Question Is:Do We HaveTechnology in Search of Instruction or Instruction in Search of Technology