Instructional Technology: Enhancing Education
Instructional Technology: Enhancing Education
Instructional Technology: Enhancing Education
Enhancing Education
Evolution of Technology
Opaque projector
Digital Projection
Panels
Home-theater
projector
Slide projector
Computer
projector
Multimedia
projector
Overhead projector
Video projector
Pocket projector
Further enhancements
More content available outside the
classroom (website, internet).
Enhancements to learning
New instructional tools:
Assist in the delivery of content knowledge
to students.
Availability of electronic data resources
and the web
Enhancements to learning
New instructional tools:
Improve retention
Increased interaction improves retention
Empower students who find communication
in traditional lecture to be intimidating.
Enhancements to learning
New instructional tools:
Improve the development of critical
thinking skills.
Students engage content in a
mode suited to their preferred
learning style.
Enhancements to learning
New instructional tools:
Improve students integration of knowledge
within and across disciplines.
Research projects can become part of the
standard course
Students can bring ideas to some stage of
completion, integrating knowledge more
effectively.
Enhancements to learning
New instructional tools:
Improve and encourage teamwork
and problem-solving.
Email and WWW applications enable
group activities, even in large courses
Conferencing and chat facilities
promote discussion