Faculty instructional technology

Faculty Instructional Technology:Utilizing Technology in Blended Learning

GVC Academic Discussion DaySeptember 14, 2010

Blended Learning DefinedA combination of face-to-face

and online elementsIt is used to support mentoring,

teaching, and learning in both individual and group studies

It allows mentors, instructors, and students both to develop relationships in person and at a distance

Determining Tools for Technology

Generally, base choices on learning activities already in place (how you teach)

This determination is also based on your technology experience

ANGELBlended Learning Technology Tools

ANGEL Modules

Add a YouTube Video

THE COMMONSBlended Learning Technology Tools

The Commonshttp://commons.esc.edu/

Commons FAQs

Commons SitesSites can be

used to:◦ Provide specific

details on upcoming events

◦ Give course information

◦ Offer links to pertinent sites

◦ Allow for ongoing dialogue between students through use of posts

My Site

Themes

GOOGLE PRESENTATION

Blended Learning Technology Tools

Google Presentations: Create slide shows that link into Angel and the Commons

MINDMEISTEROther Tools

Mapping Discussions with MindMeister

DROPBOXOther Tools

Dropbox

Helpful LinksAngel: https://esc.angellearning.com/The Commons: http://commons.esc.edu/Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/Embedit: http://embedit.in/Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/Voicethread: http://voicethread.com/MindMeister (through ESC):

https://esc.mindmeister.comDropbox: http://www.dropbox.com/ESC Technology Help Desk: https://techinfo.esc.edu/FITS ESC Info Site:

https://sites.google.com/site/empirestatecollegeprojects/