Good points, Dave, and also what we choose to do with what we've learned.
If the technology is applied properly then we can learn alot. If we choose to ignore the benefits and only look at the surface then we will learn very little. Can we learn from watching TV? It just depends on what we choose to watch
I agree regarding group presntations and project use of the internet is effective.
Allen, are your referring to the teaching method or learning process here?
You can say it any better than how you have said it,but you have to try many different ways and find the best way for your class.
What specifically will be made easier, Brandon? ...for students, instructors, design of instruction?...
its going to be easier for student and instructor
To what are you referring, Brandon? Do you mean the instruction will be easier, or the learning?
What do you mean by "normal" here, Howard? Are your referring to delivery or design of instruction?
The big part is this is going to make it so much easier.
I think new technology Affect will be good this is what the new age student like to work with.but in our field we cannot miss there is still a need for normal training in normal book format.
The new technology is going to catch the students attenion because of the flashy content. the technology is making it easier for the student and the instructor to deliever very understandable techniques.
Yes, Jessie, and the student can be immediately involved in both the redirection and resolution. This creates a dynamic learning environment.
Yes, good points, Brandon. These characteristics had also changed communication and networking for ever. How do these characterisitcis offer new potential to the instructional environments?
I think the biggest thing the students today ejoy is the convenice and the mobility of training today.
When a student is not sure about the material that is being covered the content needs to be redirected in a different direction to cover the material so that everybody is getting the information!
Yes, Paul, the technology itself doesn't impress students :) Teachers still must design the instruction effectively and use the technology wisely.
I have mixed emotions about this area. Sometimes I get the feeling that students view power point and computer access like it is an old television re-run, half-heartedly paying attention. Generally, it insures the accuracy of the information being given.
Students today are tech savvy. New technology and the asynchronous environment gives the instructor the ability to send instructional content to students at any given time. The ability/access to be wirelessly connected at any place, any time can be a point of great satisfaction for the student. The use of blended course content allows for the various learner styles.
Great points about timely feedback from instructors, Salena. It is also important for instructors to follow each student's learning path through the content and guide the use of resources. How else can instructors help students who feel overwhelmed by the technology?
