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Vision of Education– 2017 Post University: Science Department

Vision of Education– 2017 Post University: Science Department. Kim Bentson. Table of Contents. Slide: 3- About Post 4- Why Choose Biology at Post? 5- Biology Program 6- Technology and Biology together 7- What is futuring? 8- Scanning and Scenarios 9- Technological Trends in Education

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Vision of Education– 2017 Post University: Science Department

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  1. Vision of Education– 2017Post University: Science Department Kim Bentson

  2. Table of Contents Slide: 3- About Post 4- Why Choose Biology at Post? 5- Biology Program 6- Technology and Biology together 7- What is futuring? 8- Scanning and Scenarios 9- Technological Trends in Education 10- Economic Trends in Education 11- References

  3. Post University • Founded in 1890 • Four year institution • Mission: Career focused, Student driven • 15:1 Faculty student Undergraduate ratio • 13:1 Faculty student Graduate ratio • 3,320 total students: online and on campus • 17 Undergraduate programs on campus • 12 Certificate programs • 17 Graduate programs online www.post.edu

  4. Why Choose Biology at Post? • Small class sizes • Professors that want you to succeed • Quality hands on lab experiments • Several lab hours each week • Prepares students for: • Medical School • Veterinarian program • Physician Assistant Program • Pharmacology School • Nursing Program • Health Care field

  5. Biology Program at Post • Degree Requirements: • Biology 1 & 2 w/ Labs • Chemistry 1 & 2 w/ Labs • Physics 1 & 2 w/ Labs • Anatomy & Physiology w/ Lab • Biochemistry • Biotechnology w/ Lab • Genetics • Microbiology w/ Lab • Cell Biology w/Lab • Calculus • Statistics • Internship Hours

  6. Vision for 2017 • Tablets, mobile applications, laptops and more will be utilized in the lecture and lab on a daily basis!

  7. Technology and Biology at Post: Why? • Mobile Applications: Why? • Inexpensive, easily accessible to everyone • Student and educator use • Used in specific labs/ experiments • Tracking cockroach nerve impulses • Data records • Tablets: Why? • Convenient • Student and educator use • Can be used for virtual labs • Substitute microscope view • Photo enhancer • Capture still photos from slides www.socialnomics.net/2012/05/14 http://www.cloft.co.uk/microscopy.html

  8. What is Futuring? • A strategic plan • Opportunity to think about what could happen to an educational organization • Chances to prevent negative outcomes/change direction the trend is headed www.socialnomics.net/2012/05/14 http://andjustincase.blogspot.com/2011/06/future-of-theology.html

  9. Scanning and Scenarios • Researching current trends • Analyzing current data • Evaluate direction current trends are heading • Scenario: synthesis of different paths that lead to possible futures http://gslis.simmons.edu/blogs/naresh/research/ Futuring Scanning Successful Educational Organizations Scenario

  10. Technological Trends • Study tools available on mobile devices • Interactive flashcards • Purchasing textbooks on a tablet • Utilizing book resources • iPhones and iPads used in labs for viewing procedures and graphics http://www.techhive.com/category/ios-apps/category/apps http://www.ehow.com/how_7208840_organic-chemistry-tutorial.html

  11. Economic Trends in Education • Average tuition and fees in 2011-12 is an estimated $35,000 in Connecticut • Lab fees for science students increasing • Biology is the 4th most popular major for college students • number of students is increasing rapidly www.forbes.com/sites/jerrybowyer/ www.thecollegeboard.com

  12. References 2012. Top 10 College Majors. The Princeton Review. http://www.princetonreview.com/college/top-ten-majors.aspx Brunsell, E., & Horejsi, M. (2012). Tablets as Learning Hubs. Science Teacher, 79(6), 8. Geist, E. (2011). The Game Changer: Using IPads in College Teacher Education Classes. College Student Journal, 45(4), 758-768. Ma, J. (2012). Trends in Tuition and Fees, Enrollment, and State Appropriations for Higher Education by state. The College Board Maddux, C. D., & Johnson, D. (2010). Global Trends and Issues in Information Technology in Education. Computers in the Schools. pp. 145-154. Mietzner, Reger, G. (2005). Advantages and disadvantages of scenario approach for strategic foresight. International Journal of Technology Intelligence and Planning 220-239. New Media Consortium (2012). Horizon Report: Higher Education Edition Austin, Texas. Pennington, R., Paredes, J., Mai Yin, T., Timpte, C., Sauder, D., & Pursell, D. (2010). Adapting to Student Learning Styles: Using Cell Phone Technology in Undergraduate Science Instruction. Journal Of Systemics, Cybernetics & Informatics, 8(5), 1-5. Post University (2011, 2012). Waterbury, Connecticut. www.post.edu Sobrero, P. M. (2004). Futuring: The implementation of anticipatory excellence. Journal of Extension, 42(2).

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