Initiating new technologies into complex institutions can be a challenge, especially when hundreds of users with varying technical skills, disciplinary approaches, and time commitments are involved. Integrating new technologies into teaching and pedagogical practices within widely disparate experience groups only increases that challenge. Creativity, innovation – and skill – can grow organically with “passionate users”… Continue reading →
In the October issue of eCampus News there’s a very nice summary of a study conducted by Dr. Kristen Betts of Drexel University on the faculty of Armstrong Atlantic State University. This study built upon a 1997 study conducted at George Washington University, updating the original GWU survey instruments in order to capture usefully comparable… Continue reading →
The Teaching Effectiveness Program has two workshops this term that may be relevant to those interested in teaching with technology. To register for either or both of these courses, e-mail TEP. UO Blogs: Using WordPress for Dynamic ePortfolios and Interactive Learning Experiences Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 10:00-11:30am Knight Library Proctor 42 Presented by Robert Voelker-Morris… Continue reading →
New to teaching at UO? Sharpen your skills before the school year begins! The Teaching Effectiveness Program will be hosting a series of training events for UO instructors from September 15-26, 2014. These free workshops are a great opportunity to refresh or fine-tune your teaching practice prior to launching headlong into fall term. There are… Continue reading →
