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Tenth Annual
Instructional Technology Conference
Middle Tennessee State University
Building Communities of Learners
April 3-5, 2005

Tips for Promoting Active Learning with Technology

Kristopher Wiemer
Instructional Technology Specialist
Philadelphia University
Paul J. Gutman Library
Schoolhouse Lane and Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-951-6332
wiemerk@philau.edu

Track 2
Promoting Learning in Online Communities
Pedagogy and Research for the Technology-Based Learning Environment

Abstract

Using software to which you may already have access, Blackboard and Microsoft PowerPoint, the presenter will share tips that increase active learning in and out of the classroom. Time will be set aside for participants to share examples of how they have used technology to promote active learning.

Description

Participants will view demonstrations of how they can incorporate active learning using Blackboard and Microsoft PowerPoint. In addition participants will be provided with a collection of resources currently being used in various training sessions at Philadelphia University on this topic. In addition to the sharing portion of the presentation, participants will be actively involved in the demonstrations.