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Idaho State University. TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM: STUDENT LEADERS TODAY, TOMORROW, AND BEYOND. Meeting the Needs of ISU Students & Preparing Them for the Future. 267% Growth in Online Offerings Technologically Savvy Students Proliferation of Mobile Technologies Employers’ Expectations.
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Idaho State University TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM: STUDENT LEADERS TODAY, TOMORROW, AND BEYOND
Meeting the Needs of ISU Students & Preparing Them for the Future • 267% Growth in Online Offerings • Technologically SavvyStudents • Proliferation of Mobile Technologies • Employers’ Expectations
Overview: Arts and Letters Pilot Project • Virtual Testing Center • Mobile Technology in the Classroom • Branch Campuses • Lower Division • Upper Division • Graduate Courses • Content vs. Methods
Virtual Testing Center • Address Testing Integrity with Online Courses • Mobile Testing Center to Increase Flexibility and Address Space Issues • Enhance Test Security/Integrity with Proctoring • Initially: In-Person Testing (on-campus) • Ultimately: Develop Technology Assisted Proctoring
Pilot Project: A Data-Driven Approach • Faculty Submit Project Proposal • Monitor Project Successes and Challenges • Prepare a Final Report Documenting Outcomes • Executive Summary Prepared by the College
Technology in the Classroom: Idaho Falls Component • General Education Courses • Content vs. Methods • English 1101—English Composition • History 2291—The Historian’s Craft • Increase Teaching Resources for Students at a Distance Campus • Reconnect Distance Campuses
Technology in the Classroom: Historical GIS Program • Upper Division & Graduate Course • Technology Focused Course • Use of Geographical Information Systems • Use of Digital Media • History 4427/5527—North American West
Technology in the Classroom: MPA Program • Graduate Courses • Non-Traditional Students • Discipline Demands Technology • Develop Products That Will Increase Occupational Opportunities • Political Science 5503—Administrative Process • Political Science 5553— Public Policy Analysis • Political Science 5554— Public Personnel Admin
Technology in the Classroom: Sociocultural Anthropology • Graduate-Level Course • Methodological Course • Linked to Health Professions • Emphasis on Tools that Enhance Study of Culture • Research-Focused • ANTH 6625—Sociocultural Anthropology
Anticipated Outcomes • Increased Access • Greater Student Engagement • Enhanced Student Learning • Enriched Outcome Assessment • Superior Job Placement • Data-Driven Decision-Making
Other Pilot Projects: Joining Our Colleagues In Mobile Technologies • The Ohio State University • Oklahoma State University • Cal State University—Northridge • Reed College • University of Maryland • Colgate University • Idaho iPad Pilot Project - Idaho State Department of Education
Supporting and Sustaining Mobile Technology • ISU and Apple collaborate on marketing resources to enhance the pilot program funding support via the College of Arts and Letters site page
Opportunities for Alumni and Donors • Reaching out to identified and supportive donors to provide a technology gift opportunity that will directly benefit the student • Transformative educational gift at Idaho State University
Matching Support from Donors and Foundations • Federal and private matching grants for mobile technology funding support as demonstrated in peer universities
“The Future is Already Here – It is Just Not Evenly Distributed”William Gibson • Idaho State University will assume a leadership position with our “students first” mission