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Hot Topics in Technology: What’s New and
How to Use it Effectively
Hot Topics in Technology: What’s New and
How to Use it Effectively
Florida State University
Rachel Navarre (team leader), Holly Radford, Jill Peerenboom and Candace
Ford
Florida State University
Rachel Navarre (team leader), Holly Radford, Jill Peerenboom and Candace
Ford
E-mail and Institutional Spam E-mail and Institutional Spam
Hot Topics in Technology
Hot Topics in Technology
E-Mail and Institutional Spam Blogs Podcasting Virtual Classrooms Streaming Videos
E-Mail and Institutional Spam Blogs Podcasting Virtual Classrooms Streaming Videos
What is e-mail?What is e-mail?
E-mail stands for electronic mail E-mail is a means of sending messages from
one individual to another through communications such as computers, PDA, and cell phones
Institutions have embraced e-mail as a means, or the means, of communicating with the campus community
When too many campus-wide e-mails are sent out through the campus listserv, institutional spam can occur. Institutional spam is a negative side-effect of campus emailing.
E-mail stands for electronic mail E-mail is a means of sending messages from
one individual to another through communications such as computers, PDA, and cell phones
Institutions have embraced e-mail as a means, or the means, of communicating with the campus community
When too many campus-wide e-mails are sent out through the campus listserv, institutional spam can occur. Institutional spam is a negative side-effect of campus emailing.
Why is E-mail Important?Why is E-mail Important?
Convenient - Can be sent from any location; no need for envelopes or stamps
Instant - No waiting for phone calls or letters in the mail
Up-to-the-minute - Provide important announcements, emergency information
Broad reach - contact limitless number of people at the same time with a click of a button
Convenient - Can be sent from any location; no need for envelopes or stamps
Instant - No waiting for phone calls or letters in the mail
Up-to-the-minute - Provide important announcements, emergency information
Broad reach - contact limitless number of people at the same time with a click of a button
Benefits of E-mailBenefits of E-mail
E-mail allows for the dissemination of information to students Can inform them about important events and
campus announcements Quick way to communicate with the masses Convenient way for students to contact
faculty/staff instead of visiting office hours Student might be more willing to ask questions via e-
mail instead of in class E-mail is helpful for commuter students to contact
faculty/staff
E-mail allows for the dissemination of information to students Can inform them about important events and
campus announcements Quick way to communicate with the masses Convenient way for students to contact
faculty/staff instead of visiting office hours Student might be more willing to ask questions via e-
mail instead of in class E-mail is helpful for commuter students to contact
faculty/staff
Drawbacks of E-mailDrawbacks of E-mail
If the receivers do not check their e-mail accounts regularly, time-sensitive e-mails may not be read in time
E-mails may not reach the intended recipient Examples: E-mails accidentally filter into
junk e-mail box, e-mails are deleted, e-mails are sent to wrong users
If the receivers do not check their e-mail accounts regularly, time-sensitive e-mails may not be read in time
E-mails may not reach the intended recipient Examples: E-mails accidentally filter into
junk e-mail box, e-mails are deleted, e-mails are sent to wrong users
Drawbacks of Institutional Spam
Drawbacks of Institutional Spam
If campus-wide listservs are overused, students can become desensitized to the e-mails
From this desensitizing, students choose to ignore or delete campus e-mails
Many campuses use the same listservs for important academic announcements as well as social events When e-mails are given the same weight,
students choose to ignore all campus e-mails
If campus-wide listservs are overused, students can become desensitized to the e-mails
From this desensitizing, students choose to ignore or delete campus e-mails
Many campuses use the same listservs for important academic announcements as well as social events When e-mails are given the same weight,
students choose to ignore all campus e-mails
How to use Campus E-mail Effectively
How to use Campus E-mail Effectively
If e-mail is going to be used by the campus to relay important information, create a campus communication policy Ex: E-mail is the campus’ official means of
communication to the university
Differentiate campus e-mails by importance so students do not become desensitized and delete important information
If e-mail is going to be used by the campus to relay important information, create a campus communication policy Ex: E-mail is the campus’ official means of
communication to the university
Differentiate campus e-mails by importance so students do not become desensitized and delete important information
Blogs Blogs
What are Blogs?What are Blogs?
Websites in the form of an online journal
Generated by one or more users Interactive: readers can post
reactions in comments section and the author can respond
First emerged in 1994, became popular in 1999
Websites in the form of an online journal
Generated by one or more users Interactive: readers can post
reactions in comments section and the author can respond
First emerged in 1994, became popular in 1999
Why are Blogs Important?Why are Blogs Important?
More than 57 million blogs existed as of October 2006
100,000 new blogs are created daily Blogs are widely accessible to anyone
with an internet connection Students familiar with social networking
sites (such as Facebook and MySpace) are familiar with the concept of posting public journals
More than 57 million blogs existed as of October 2006
100,000 new blogs are created daily Blogs are widely accessible to anyone
with an internet connection Students familiar with social networking
sites (such as Facebook and MySpace) are familiar with the concept of posting public journals
Benefits of BlogsBenefits of Blogs An alternative to paper journals and e-
mail discussions Students can be notified by RSS
(Really Simple Syndication) when the blog is updated
Blogs are publicly accessible, allowing students to communicate with peers from other schools, distance learners, and potential students
An alternative to paper journals and e-mail discussions
Students can be notified by RSS (Really Simple Syndication) when the blog is updated
Blogs are publicly accessible, allowing students to communicate with peers from other schools, distance learners, and potential students
Drawbacks of BlogsDrawbacks of Blogs
As with other methods of class participation, some students may participate more and get more benefit from the use of the blog than others
Successful blog writings are usually the result of a desire to share information with others, some students may lack this desire
Interaction on individual blogs may be less substantial than those on group blogs
As with other methods of class participation, some students may participate more and get more benefit from the use of the blog than others
Successful blog writings are usually the result of a desire to share information with others, some students may lack this desire
Interaction on individual blogs may be less substantial than those on group blogs
How to use Blogs Effectively
How to use Blogs Effectively In the classroom:
Track student reflection of in-class or practical experience for use in discussion
Build community and facilitate communication among class members
To track student development: Set up individual blogs for new students
and provide them with guided questions to aid in academic and personal advising
In the classroom: Track student reflection of in-class or
practical experience for use in discussion
Build community and facilitate communication among class members
To track student development: Set up individual blogs for new students
and provide them with guided questions to aid in academic and personal advising
Podcasting Podcasting
What is Podcasting?What is Podcasting?
A podcast is a media file that is distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds, for playback on portable devices such as iPods or other MP3 players and personal computers
Students would be able to access free of charge recorded podcasts from a university created website distributing podcast files or an outside podcast file service such as iTunes U
A podcast is a media file that is distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds, for playback on portable devices such as iPods or other MP3 players and personal computers
Students would be able to access free of charge recorded podcasts from a university created website distributing podcast files or an outside podcast file service such as iTunes U
What is Podcasting?What is Podcasting? Class lectures, guest speakers, discussion
groups, or any other forms of instruction are converted to MP3 files for students to download
University campuses provide either their own site to host the podcasts for students to download or many websites have been created to facilitate this process. These websites include: iTunes U, Pick-a-Prof, Webcast.Berkley, BoilerCast.
Class lectures, guest speakers, discussion groups, or any other forms of instruction are converted to MP3 files for students to download
University campuses provide either their own site to host the podcasts for students to download or many websites have been created to facilitate this process. These websites include: iTunes U, Pick-a-Prof, Webcast.Berkley, BoilerCast.
Why is Podcasting Important?
Why is Podcasting Important?
Podcasting has been growing steadily over the last three years as an alternate form of instruction. It blends common student technology such as iPods and other MP3 players with classroom teaching and communication.
Many schools have taken on this form of instruction such as Duke University, Purdue University at West Lafayette, Stanford University, Drexel University, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, University of Wisconsin Madison, and University of Missouri School of Journalism.
Podcasting has been growing steadily over the last three years as an alternate form of instruction. It blends common student technology such as iPods and other MP3 players with classroom teaching and communication.
Many schools have taken on this form of instruction such as Duke University, Purdue University at West Lafayette, Stanford University, Drexel University, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, University of Wisconsin Madison, and University of Missouri School of Journalism.
Benefits of PodcastingBenefits of Podcasting
Students that were absent from class can stay on track with their coursework
Students may review the lecture for clear understanding or to review for an exam
Students may slow down the lecture if having trouble understanding certain aspects
Students who speak English as a second language can listen to the lecture multiple times for clarification
Podcasting can be used for the instruction of foreign language classes
Students that were absent from class can stay on track with their coursework
Students may review the lecture for clear understanding or to review for an exam
Students may slow down the lecture if having trouble understanding certain aspects
Students who speak English as a second language can listen to the lecture multiple times for clarification
Podcasting can be used for the instruction of foreign language classes
Benefits of PodcastingBenefits of Podcasting
Students cannot only download one specific class but have the entire semester’s lecture download automatically as the lectures become available on the website
Mobility of lecture or review; students can listen to class lectures while waiting on the bus or doing laundry
Students already use technology of iPods and MP3 players; this technology plays into their interests and comfort with technology
Can be used not only for classes but to spread important information of campus news to alumni and the community
Students cannot only download one specific class but have the entire semester’s lecture download automatically as the lectures become available on the website
Mobility of lecture or review; students can listen to class lectures while waiting on the bus or doing laundry
Students already use technology of iPods and MP3 players; this technology plays into their interests and comfort with technology
Can be used not only for classes but to spread important information of campus news to alumni and the community
Benefits of PodcastingBenefits of Podcasting Students can listen to music by other students on
campus or commentary from the football game and other sporting events on campus
Student volunteers can be utilized to set up equipment for podcasting in classrooms and can also be educated on the operations and troubleshooting of the technology
Podcasting can be used as homework; students must listen to a lecture before coming to class and the classroom experience can be used for discussion and hands-on experiments
Faculty or staff will not have the worry of a couple students in the class falling behind because he or she knows that the students can listen to the lecture again
Students can listen to music by other students on campus or commentary from the football game and other sporting events on campus
Student volunteers can be utilized to set up equipment for podcasting in classrooms and can also be educated on the operations and troubleshooting of the technology
Podcasting can be used as homework; students must listen to a lecture before coming to class and the classroom experience can be used for discussion and hands-on experiments
Faculty or staff will not have the worry of a couple students in the class falling behind because he or she knows that the students can listen to the lecture again
Drawbacks of PodcastingDrawbacks of Podcasting Students will download the lectures and not attend class Faculty have to be willing to participate and facilitate
recording procedures Embracing podcasting might leave behind students who
can’t afford MP3 players Who owns lectures? There are mixed opinions on
whether podcasts should be open to the public or only students at the university
Some students will show up, sign the attendance sheet, and leave class knowing they can listen to the podcast at a later time
There is little evidence that podcasts can hold students’ attention any better than classroom lectures
Students will download the lectures and not attend class Faculty have to be willing to participate and facilitate
recording procedures Embracing podcasting might leave behind students who
can’t afford MP3 players Who owns lectures? There are mixed opinions on
whether podcasts should be open to the public or only students at the university
Some students will show up, sign the attendance sheet, and leave class knowing they can listen to the podcast at a later time
There is little evidence that podcasts can hold students’ attention any better than classroom lectures
Drawbacks of PodcastingDrawbacks of Podcasting
Students do not want to spend any more time listening to lectures than the time assigned to classroom instruction
There will be costs to buying, setting up, and distributing the podcast equipment to the students. It will cost both time of faculty and staff as well as money to purchase equipment.
Podcast service providers that handle podcast files may back out of the service at any time
Students do not want to spend any more time listening to lectures than the time assigned to classroom instruction
There will be costs to buying, setting up, and distributing the podcast equipment to the students. It will cost both time of faculty and staff as well as money to purchase equipment.
Podcast service providers that handle podcast files may back out of the service at any time
How to use Podcasting Effectively
How to use Podcasting Effectively
Convene a technology committee or department to handle podcasting and take responsibility off of the faculty
Have students set up and transfer podcasts so they can learn the process and equipment
Make the classroom lectures half and half so students need to come to class to learn specific things or questions for an exam
Convene a technology committee or department to handle podcasting and take responsibility off of the faculty
Have students set up and transfer podcasts so they can learn the process and equipment
Make the classroom lectures half and half so students need to come to class to learn specific things or questions for an exam
Virtual Classrooms
Virtual Classrooms
What are Virtual Classrooms?What are Virtual Classrooms?
Online communities through which students engage in learning
Instructors use these communities to facilitate discussion, share information, and collect assignments from students
Can be used as a component of a course that meets online and still has a face-to-face component (known as a hybrid course)
It is accessible via the Internet, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Online communities through which students engage in learning
Instructors use these communities to facilitate discussion, share information, and collect assignments from students
Can be used as a component of a course that meets online and still has a face-to-face component (known as a hybrid course)
It is accessible via the Internet, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Why are Virtual Classrooms Important?
Why are Virtual Classrooms Important?
Student culture is shifting to one in which communication is constant and information is easily accessible
Virtual classrooms provide students with access to information
Can be used to target non-traditional students
Student culture is shifting to one in which communication is constant and information is easily accessible
Virtual classrooms provide students with access to information
Can be used to target non-traditional students
Benefits of Virtual Classrooms
Benefits of Virtual Classrooms
Provides learning opportunities to students who would not normally enroll, thereby creating revenue
No defined work day for instructors because classroom can be accessed 24/7
Can free up classrooms and reduce class sizes
Learning is student-driven and students must take accountability for their own learning
Provides learning opportunities to students who would not normally enroll, thereby creating revenue
No defined work day for instructors because classroom can be accessed 24/7
Can free up classrooms and reduce class sizes
Learning is student-driven and students must take accountability for their own learning
Drawbacks of Virtual Classrooms
Drawbacks of Virtual Classrooms
Instructors tend to take existing curriculum and transplant it into virtual classroom
Instructors are inadequately trained in developing curriculum that will be useful in an online environment
Students may experience isolation and frustration
Can be difficult to know if the student enrolled is the person actually completing assignments
Instructors tend to take existing curriculum and transplant it into virtual classroom
Instructors are inadequately trained in developing curriculum that will be useful in an online environment
Students may experience isolation and frustration
Can be difficult to know if the student enrolled is the person actually completing assignments
Drawbacks of Virtual Classrooms
Drawbacks of Virtual Classrooms
For online classes, visitation and accreditation must also be done online, so accrediting agency must be trained to assess online environments
Both student and teachers must read and write more than they would in a traditional classroom setting
All learning mediums must be supported by technology; if technology fails so does learning
For online classes, visitation and accreditation must also be done online, so accrediting agency must be trained to assess online environments
Both student and teachers must read and write more than they would in a traditional classroom setting
All learning mediums must be supported by technology; if technology fails so does learning
How to use Virtual Classrooms Effectively
How to use Virtual Classrooms Effectively
System engages student/community Learning outcomes are flexible and
largely determined by learners Students must feel part of and take
ownership in online community Encourage online visits by
multidisciplinary experts around the globe that can help students identify misconceptions in previous learning
System engages student/community Learning outcomes are flexible and
largely determined by learners Students must feel part of and take
ownership in online community Encourage online visits by
multidisciplinary experts around the globe that can help students identify misconceptions in previous learning
How to use Virtual Classrooms Effectively
How to use Virtual Classrooms Effectively
Time must be given to discuss with instructors what technologies are available
Instructors need to be able to pick from a variety of technologies to meet their needs and preferences
Greatest challenge is lack of face-to-face contact
Students ideas must be central to the learning process
Time must be given to discuss with instructors what technologies are available
Instructors need to be able to pick from a variety of technologies to meet their needs and preferences
Greatest challenge is lack of face-to-face contact
Students ideas must be central to the learning process
Streaming Videos Streaming Videos
What are Streaming Videos?
What are Streaming Videos?
Streaming videos are videos that are hosted on video-sharing websites that can be viewed without having to download the file
Anyone can watch the videos, forward them on to friends, or post their own videos
Streaming videos are videos that are hosted on video-sharing websites that can be viewed without having to download the file
Anyone can watch the videos, forward them on to friends, or post their own videos
Why are Streaming Videos Important?
Why are Streaming Videos Important?
New, emerging technology Can be used in the classroom as
supplemental material Non-traditional method of teaching
New millennial generation of students are more engaged in the classroom when technology is used
New, emerging technology Can be used in the classroom as
supplemental material Non-traditional method of teaching
New millennial generation of students are more engaged in the classroom when technology is used
Benefits of Streaming Videos
Benefits of Streaming Videos
Constant flow of new information 100 million clips are viewed each day on
YouTube, a popular streaming video site Useful for finding hard-to-find video clips
and current event topics Easy access to videos during the lecture
or outside of the classroom Since downloading the videos is not
required to view, it eliminates the worry of viruses
Constant flow of new information 100 million clips are viewed each day on
YouTube, a popular streaming video site Useful for finding hard-to-find video clips
and current event topics Easy access to videos during the lecture
or outside of the classroom Since downloading the videos is not
required to view, it eliminates the worry of viruses
Drawbacks of Streaming Videos
Drawbacks of Streaming Videos
Difficulty in determining which videos are from credible sources
Students and professors may question if they are violating any copyright laws
With the use of recording devices, professors’ lectures are subject to being captured and posted on the Internet
Since videos are posted by the public, they can also be removed by the public. A video clip available one day may not be there the next day.
Difficulty in determining which videos are from credible sources
Students and professors may question if they are violating any copyright laws
With the use of recording devices, professors’ lectures are subject to being captured and posted on the Internet
Since videos are posted by the public, they can also be removed by the public. A video clip available one day may not be there the next day.
How to use Streaming Videos Effectively
How to use Streaming Videos Effectively
Capture students’ attention Adds an interactive element to
lectures Videos can be assigned as
homework for students to view outside of the classroom Saves lecture time in class
Capture students’ attention Adds an interactive element to
lectures Videos can be assigned as
homework for students to view outside of the classroom Saves lecture time in class
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