Name: Jim Formosa Type of Presentation: Lecture/Presentation Preferred Track: 3 Pedagogy and Technology Integration
Abstract: This presentation, based on the experience of the author in training faculty, looks at a potential path that faculty can take from standup lecture to full web-based course. It is the contention of the author that it can be and often is a mistake to expect faculty to make the jump to synchronous learning systems in one step. There are too many steps in the process of developing coherent, well-structured and effective web-based instruction for any person to move directly from traditional classroom instruction to web-based instruction. Description: As competition continues to increase in higher education, and as the use of technology increases, those institutions that do distance education well (well meaning delivering instruction that results in learning) will ultimately control significant parts of the market. Those that do not do it well will come under increasing pressures that, according to some sources will lead to restructuring for some and closure for others. This presentation is intended to show faculty the necessity for moving step-by-step from the traditional lecture-based classroom to a synchronous learning environment. It begins by detailing the concept of effective instruction as delineated by Arthur Chickering. It then proceeds to show technologies that can be used to implement each of the seven principles. The presentation stresses the differences between simply using technology and using it for effective instruction. The development of good web-based instruction must begin with a plan for where you want to be at the end of the development process. This presentation stresses throughout the necessity for designing and testing effective instruction in the classroom before moving it to the web. Each of the technologies used on the web should first be tested for its efficacy in terms of student learning before being implemented on the web. The first area of concern for most faculty is the process of preparing lectures for web-based learning environments. Three types of lectures should be offered to cater to different learning styles. Emphasis is placed on developing interactive lectures using both HTML and PowerPoint. The necessity for testing lecture materials in the classroom is stressed. The second area of importance is cooperative and collaborative learning. Various tools including e-mail, conferencing, and chat software are reviewed with specific emphasis on how to use these tools. Once again, the importance of testing and refining the uses of these tools are stressed. The third area covered are the tools and techniques that are essential to pulling everything together under the auspices of a web-based course are covered. The essential parts of a true web-based course are reviewed and described in some detail. In the final section of the presentation, newer technologies such as streaming audio and video are reviewed. As with the other sections, the importance of using these technologies to enhance learning is emphasized. Extensive references to each phase in the use of technology are provided. Participants will leave with an extensive bibliography as well as handouts. Length: 90 minutes including time for participant discussion and questions Audience: General, faculty, administrators On-Site Equipment Requirements: Projector, PC with internet connection, white board or chalk board (markers,chalk, and eraser). Contact Information: Nashville State Tech 120 White Bridge Road Nashville, TN 37209 Phone - 615-353-3420 FAX - 615-353-3428 E-Mail - Formosa_J@nsti.tec.tn.us
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