Yes, Peggy. The implementation of new instructional technology is significantly helping educators in many classrooms (virtual and f2f) to improve the learning experience. Another area where technology is helping instructors is in the assessment of their effectiveness. Emerging technologies monitor instructors' activities, collect data and provide feedback to analyze teachers' different techniques and activities to identify areas of possible improvement.
Feedback to instructors is as important as feedback to students. The feedback for instructors’ performance should be immediate, specific, positive and identify a plan for improvement. Providing this in a timely and concise manner is a primary goal as new monitoring technologies become available within the f2f and online instructional environments.
