For Karen - May 15, 2010

Faculty Training

Supporting Today’s Educators
Wayne Brent



Wayne Brent

The role of information technology in higher education is evolving.

Faculty Training

Supporting Today’s Educators
Wayne Brent



Wayne Brent

The role of information technology in higher education is evolving.

While most faculty members can run standard office applications, browse the web and access e-mail, less common are those who know how to integrate synchronous technologies such as polling, online chat and discussion boards into their courses.

While most faculty members can run standard office applications, browse the web and access e-mail, less common are those who know how to integrate synchronous technologies such as polling, online chat and discussion boards into their courses.

It is not just about providing infrastructure services, access to technology, backups and security.

It is not just about providing infrastructure services, access to technology, backups and security.

Technology is a tool that can both facilitate learning and track the data necessary for assessment and reflective teaching.

The best way to teach these students is to engage them visually.

Colleges can support cross-campus communities and faculty mentoring.

Access to the latest classroom technology is important so faculty can share resources and interact with their students.

While most faculty members can run standard office applications, browse the web and access e-mail, less common are those who know how to integrate synchronous technologies such as polling, online chat and discussion boards into their courses.

Wayne Brent teaches courses on emerging technologies and social computing and is senior consultant to the Office of Instruction and Assessment at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

Technology is a tool that can both facilitate learning and track the data necessary for assessment and reflective teaching.

Wayne Brent teaches courses on emerging technologies and social computing and is senior consultant to the Office of Instruction and Assessment at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

This is more pronounced in today’s students, who grew up with music videos and interactive games and video on the Internet.

IT needs to be aware of and ready for the impact that tech-based education has on instructional IT services, specifically providing capacity, flexibility, access, development resources and support.

Faculty Training

Supporting Today’s Educators
Wayne Brent



Wayne Brent

The role of information technology in higher education is evolving.

Faculty members need additional server space, applications and labs where they can try out ideas, create resources and experiment with new and emerging technologies.

One way to curtail such an extreme response is to identify faculty members who see the benefits of incorporating technology in their teaching.

Today, IT departments at colleges need to support faculty’s instructional design efforts and help them look for creative ways to engage learners and assess learning outcomes.

Some professors fear that they will lose control of their classrooms — that with ubiquitous wireless access, students will be distracted, checking their e-mail or Facebook accounts instead of paying attention to the lesson.

Faculty members need additional server space, applications and labs where they can try out ideas, create resources and experiment with new and emerging technologies.

Faculty Training

Supporting Today’s Educators
Wayne Brent



Wayne Brent

The role of information technology in higher education is evolving.

Faculty members need additional server space, applications and labs where they can try out ideas, create resources and experiment with new and emerging technologies.

IT needs to be aware of and ready for the impact that tech-based education has on instructional IT services, specifically providing capacity, flexibility, access, development resources and support.

IT needs to be aware of and ready for the impact that tech-based education has on instructional IT services, specifically providing capacity, flexibility, access, development resources and support.

As more technology is integrated into college classrooms, there will always be some faculty members who resist change.

It is not just about providing infrastructure services, access to technology, backups and security.

One way to curtail such an extreme response is to identify faculty members who see the benefits of incorporating technology in their teaching.

Today, IT departments at colleges need to support faculty’s instructional design efforts and help them look for creative ways to engage learners and assess learning outcomes.

Students need multiple opportunities to shoot, edit, analyze, critique and share their academic creations.

Capacity supports flexible learning environments.

Many students are visual learners.

Capacity supports flexible learning environments.

Wayne Brent teaches courses on emerging technologies and social computing and is senior consultant to the Office of Instruction and Assessment at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

IT is about providing capacity for instruction.

Computer labs equipped with scanners, cameras, video equipment and connectivity for notebooks and mobile devices are important tools that students use to create and deliver examples of what they have learned.

IT needs to be aware of and ready for the impact that tech-based education has on instructional IT services, specifically providing capacity, flexibility, access, development resources and support.

Have them create a video or develop a website as part of their regular homework, and you’ll see interest and participation grow.

Faculty members need additional server space, applications and labs where they can try out ideas, create resources and experiment with new and emerging technologies.

He recently earned a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology.

Engage the Students
In addition to providing technology and support to faculty, IT must also ensure access for students.

Students need multiple opportunities to shoot, edit, analyze, critique and share their academic creations.

Today, IT departments at colleges need to support faculty’s instructional design efforts and help them look for creative ways to engage learners and assess learning outcomes.

Today, IT departments at colleges need to support faculty’s instructional design efforts and help them look for creative ways to engage learners and assess learning outcomes.

Today, IT departments at colleges need to support faculty’s instructional design efforts and help them look for creative ways to engage learners and assess learning outcomes.

Some professors fear that they will lose control of their classrooms — that with ubiquitous wireless access, students will be distracted, checking their e-mail or Facebook accounts instead of paying attention to the lesson.

IT needs to be aware of and ready for the impact that tech-based education has on instructional IT services, specifically providing capacity, flexibility, access, development resources and support.

Access to the latest classroom technology is important so faculty can share resources and interact with their students.

Students need multiple opportunities to shoot, edit, analyze, critique and share their academic creations.

Computer labs equipped with scanners, cameras, video equipment and connectivity for notebooks and mobile devices are important tools that students use to create and deliver examples of what they have learned.

Technology is a tool that can both facilitate learning and track the data necessary for assessment and reflective teaching.

Computer labs equipped with scanners, cameras, video equipment and connectivity for notebooks and mobile devices are important tools that students use to create and deliver examples of what they have learned.

Colleges can support cross-campus communities and faculty mentoring.

Some professors have been known to ask the IT staff to disable wireless access during their classes to encourage students to focus on lectures and classroom activities and to prevent cheating.

One way to curtail such an extreme response is to identify faculty members who see the benefits of incorporating technology in their teaching.

What makes sense for now is to have the professors who embrace technology mentor other faculty members and use web-based tools so faculty can learn about new technology on their own time.

IT can support these efforts with help and training that reduces the time needed to learn and create resources.

Computer labs equipped with scanners, cameras, video equipment and connectivity for notebooks and mobile devices are important tools that students use to create and deliver examples of what they have learned.

Professors may be less apt to object to students bringing notebooks to their classes if their peers can show them examples of where it has actually improved the educational experience or saved valuable time and resources.

Computer labs equipped with scanners, cameras, video equipment and connectivity for notebooks and mobile devices are important tools that students use to create and deliver examples of what they have learned.

Computer labs equipped with scanners, cameras, video equipment and connectivity for notebooks and mobile devices are important tools that students use to create and deliver examples of what they have learned.

Today, IT departments at colleges need to support faculty’s instructional design efforts and help them look for creative ways to engage learners and assess learning outcomes.

Faculty members need additional server space, applications and labs where they can try out ideas, create resources and experiment with new and emerging technologies.

Some professors have been known to ask the IT staff to disable wireless access during their classes to encourage students to focus on lectures and classroom activities and to prevent cheating.

Students need multiple opportunities to shoot, edit, analyze, critique and share their academic creations.

Professors may be less apt to object to students bringing notebooks to their classes if their peers can show them examples of where it has actually improved the educational experience or saved valuable time and resources.

One way to curtail such an extreme response is to identify faculty members who see the benefits of incorporating technology in their teaching.

Seek out teachers who’ve had success with technology and ask them to share their experiences, whether in face-to-face group discussions or on blogs or social media websites.

Seek out teachers who’ve had success with technology and ask them to share their experiences, whether in face-to-face group discussions or on blogs or social media websites.

Faculty Training

Supporting Today’s Educators
Wayne Brent



Wayne Brent

The role of information technology in higher education is evolving.

As more technology is integrated into college classrooms, there will always be some faculty members who resist change.

Faculty members need additional server space, applications and labs where they can try out ideas, create resources and experiment with new and emerging technologies.

Faculty Training

Supporting Today’s Educators
Wayne Brent



Wayne Brent

The role of information technology in higher education is evolving.

Capacity is the ability to empower faculty to design and facilitate instruction to effectively meet their needs.

While most faculty members can run standard office applications, browse the web and access e-mail, less common are those who know how to integrate synchronous technologies such as polling, online chat and discussion boards into their courses.

IT needs to be aware of and ready for the impact that tech-based education has on instructional IT services, specifically providing capacity, flexibility, access, development resources and support.

Most faculty will change their approach as current practice and institutions demand.

One way to curtail such an extreme response is to identify faculty members who see the benefits of incorporating technology in their teaching.

Technology is a tool that can both facilitate learning and track the data necessary for assessment and reflective teaching.

It is not just about providing infrastructure services, access to technology, backups and security.

These communities may consist of faculty; instructional and assessment support; central and decentralized technology and infrastructure support; student services; and the library.

Most faculty will change their approach as current practice and institutions demand.

Most faculty will change their approach as current practice and institutions demand.

Have them create a video or develop a website as part of their regular homework, and you’ll see interest and participation grow.

Students need multiple opportunities to shoot, edit, analyze, critique and share their academic creations.

To empower the faculty, it is IT’s job to deliver an environment that supports their needs.

Most faculty will change their approach as current practice and institutions demand.

Some professors fear that they will lose control of their classrooms — that with ubiquitous wireless access, students will be distracted, checking their e-mail or Facebook accounts instead of paying attention to the lesson.

Seek out teachers who’ve had success with technology and ask them to share their experiences, whether in face-to-face group discussions or on blogs or social media websites.

Professors may be less apt to object to students bringing notebooks to their classes if their peers can show them examples of where it has actually improved the educational experience or saved valuable time and resources.