We constantly search for new ways to employ technology in the service of teaching and research. Most users, however, be they faculty, staff, or students, do not approach technology the same way we do.
First, a technology must be evident to the user as potentially useful in making his or her life easier (or more enjoyable). Second, a technology must be easy to use to avoid rousing feelings of inadequacy. Third, the technology must become essential to the user in going about his or her business.
“Technology of the Week” posters. We actually advertise some of the useful and interesting things that faculty can do with a particular technology.
It is imperative to market new technologies in positive and encouraging ways.
Faculty faced with increasing numbers of students and demands for accountability see their workloads going up and up. The last thing they want to confront is another task.
we have to show them how the enhanced communication made possible through technologies such as Web 2.0 will enhance their efficiency, productivity, and ability to teach and learn.
One more. Thanks for sharing I've put links to other learning platform tools & resources here - http://www.pinterest.com/fabriziobartoli/lms/ - if they can be of any interest... - Though I think probably Schoology remains at present the best choice for teachers among free learning platforms. Cheers!
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"This post could be almost infinite: there is most certainly an extraordinary array of options for videos which expand educators' understandings and inspire advances in 21st century learning. But curation is about choice and selection, and while I know I will leave out many, I thought I'd offer up a set of 15 of my favorites for your consideration for video screening at at back-to-school or beginning-of-the-year faculty meetings (and/or parent and board meetings).
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Videos are becoming such important tools for teachers, but one thing that stops many of us from using videos is making them: With all the other things we have to do, there's very little time to find the right video creation tool, learn how to use it, then actually create the videos.
Twiddla is a free collaboration tool where you set up meetings using an online whiteboard interface. Twiddla meetings allow users to interact in real time
Free tool to embed questions into your video instruction. Great for the flipped classroom.
Just found this eduCanon lesson made by a Spanish teacher in texas. Check it out: http://goo.gl/44upXi.