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In the Trenches:Pinnacles and Pitfalls of Notebook Programs
from a Faculty Perspective
In the Trenches:Pinnacles and Pitfalls of Notebook Programs
from a Faculty Perspective
Jennifer BoltAcadia Institute for Teaching & Technology
Jennifer BoltAcadia Institute for Teaching & Technology
T I M E
PERFORMANCE
Ending Neutral Beginning
Managing Transitions,William Bridges
InterventionIntervention
The Trench
Dealing with Organizational ChangeDealing with Organizational Change
OverviewOverview
Context: Why we use notebook technology (how did we get in the trench)
Best Practices: Meeting faculty needs Lessons Learned: The pitfalls Student Feedback: Survey says Your questions and comments
Why Use Technology?Why Use Technology?
Accessing essential learning applications Developing new instructional capabilities Meeting varied learning styles Meeting new student expectations Overcoming difficult or impossible access Creating information literacy Preparing students for the “real” world Narrowing the digital divide……..and many more….
Why Bother?:www.tltgroup.org/gilbert/WhyBother.htm
Problems at Acadia: Remain competitive Manage limited resources
Our MissionOur MissionTo improve learning for students
“Any time access to the world’s resources at the preferred work place of the student”“Any time access to the world’s resources at the preferred work place of the student”
Best Practice #1:Make Sure Everyone Knows Why Best Practice #1:Make Sure Everyone Knows Why
Why mobile computing?(leased, standard model, wired)Why mobile computing?(leased, standard model, wired)
Students are mobile creatures Students work/study at odd hours Technology tools must be “evergreen” Wired networks, today, are faster and
more secure Standardization allows for excellent
technical support Standardization allows for classroom
environment to change
Acadia Advantage 2003Acadia Advantage 2003 Acadia Advantage 2003Acadia Advantage 2003
4,300 notebooks: Standard software
Technology Use:928 online courses 215,000 online tests3,082 e-discussion groups
Innovation Projects:67 faculty involved
• Partnerships:Interdisciplinary faculty
Faculty – Student
University - Schools
Jennifer BoltDirector
AITT
Kim RoseDirector
User Support Centre
Kerri BrewsterDirector
Computing Services
IT Supportat Acadia
IT Supportat Acadia
Best Practice #2:Invest Heavily in Support Best Practice #2:Invest Heavily in Support
Infrastructure Faculty Staff and StudentsInfrastructure Faculty Staff and Students(20+3) (12+40) (15+8)
AITT
“To provide leadership in the creation of innovative learning experiences and teaching environments.”
Training Application Development Pedagogical Leadership Research Technical Support
Best Practice #3: Different Strokes for Different FolksBest Practice #3: Different Strokes for Different Folks
Technology Adoption Curve
EarlyAdopters
• Information• Resources• In-class help• Email• PowerPoint
• Workshops• Templates• Web pages• Collaboration
• Pilot projects• Development• Showcases• Consulting
LateAdopters
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Majority
Virtual LabsVirtual Labs • Pre-class preparation• In-class support• Post-class review
Data CollectionData Collection• Interactivity• Problem-based learning
Jump START(Selecting Technology And Resources for Teaching)
3 Easy Steps:
1: Fill-in a Request Form2: Attend a Workshop(s)
Effective PowerPoint Design Online Assessment Strategies Effective Web Resources Introduction to Website Design
3: Review Student Work… and GO!
Best Practice # 4:Save Time for FacultyBest Practice # 4:Save Time for Faculty
Pare down applications with a focus on time saving features – eg. ACME
Build reusable, multi-purpose
learning objects Leverage the talents, energy and
influence of students Meet faculty on their turf – eg. New
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Life in the TrenchesLife in the Trenches “Laptop U” – the program is NOT the laptop
Did not manage student expectations aggressively
Early Adaptors become Gadget Geeks
Intimidation factor of showcasing the cool stuff
What next….?
Explain the full cost of the program; emphasis teaching objectives
Develop and promote laptop use outside of class
Accept proposals that begin by answering “why”; require evaluation
Share time savers and simple ideas; involve those most reluctant
Campus Survey SaysCampus Survey Says Primary method of student technology learning is help from
other students Faculty appreciate individual student assistance most Students appreciate the technology for course mgmt tool and
online access to profs most Students value face-to-face time more Notebook is used more outside of class than in…and primarily
for communications Students always complain about cost, but appreciate value Value increases with use Students complain most about unreliable technology So do faculty Everyone appreciates the notebook program most when they
no longer have it
