Search Results - "Best Practices for Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning"

Academic Advising with a Developmentally Organized Web Site by Appleby, Drew C

“…This chapter describes a website (http://www.psych.iupui.edu/undergraduate) developed by the author to provide online advising to students during the full…”
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A Brief Stroll down Random Access Memory Lane by Beins, Bernard C

“…This chapter discusses how various types of technological tools evolved into regular use in the classrooms where psychology and other disciplines were taught…”
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Comprehensive Hybrid Course Development by Harris, Charles M, Kaplan, Ulas

“…Hybrid courses combine out-of-class computer-based teaching and learning with traditional face-to-face classroom experiences. This chapter discusses strategies…”
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Getting Connected by Dunn, Dana S, Wilson, Janie H, Freeman, James E, Stowell, Jeffrey R

“…This chapter first sets out the book's main purpose, which is to help all teachers seeking to effectively use technology in their teaching but are not certain…”
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Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning Using “Clicker”-Based Interactive Classroom Demonstrations by Muir, Gary M, Cleary, Anne M

“…Classroom response systems (CRSs), also known as wireless response systems, personal response systems, or just “clickers,” are becoming increasingly popular on…”
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To the Internet and Beyond by Kirsner, Beth R, Teem II, Clayton L, Underwood, Laura B

“…This chapter describes various ways to use online surveys to enhance the learning experience of students. Not only are online polls conducted more efficiently…”
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I Didn’t Know I Could Do That by Pérez, Jorge, Hurysz, Kevin

“…This chapter adopts a broad definition of online learning and presents a host of Web-based resources and tools with which educators can engage students and…”
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Developing an Online Curriculum in Psychology by Helms, Jeffrey L, Marek, Pam, Randall, Christopher K, Rogers, Daniel T, Taglialatela, Lauren A, Williamson, Adrienne L

“…This chapter discusses how both departments and individuals can incorporate effective practices in online course development and instruction. It is organized…”
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The What? How? and Which? of Course-Management Systems by Drouin, Michelle A

“…Course-management systems (CMSs) are packaged software systems (e.g. Blackboard) that allow the creation of online learning environments. This chapter provides…”
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Practical PowerPoint by Daniel, David B

“…This chapter focuses on PowerPoint presentations, which have become ubiquitous in the university classroom. It addresses the use of technology from the…”
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Think Fast by Morris, Kathryn A, Ashburn-Nardo, Leslie, Padgett, Robert J

“…This chapter discusses how two Web-based tools that are used primarily to measure implicit racial bias can also be used to measure similar bias based on…”
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Interact! Teaching Using an Interactive Whiteboard by Sacks, Matthew B, Jones, Benjamin A

“…This chapter describes the Wiimote Interactive Whiteboard (WIWB), an innovative classroom presentation device that is interactive and versatile and encourages…”
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A Practical Guide to Using YouTube in the Classroom by Cleveland, Mandy

“…This chapter first explains what YouTube is and how it can be incorporated into classroom lecture. It then describes the potential benefits and limitations of…”
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Going Virtual by Baker, Suzanne C, Reis-Bergan, Monica

“…This chapter explores how online virtual worlds can be used in teaching. It focuses on Second Life (SL), which is currently the most popular virtual world in…”
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Online Tools to Promote Student Collaboration by Apple, Kevin J, Reis-Bergan, Monica, Adams, Andrea H, Saunders, Grover

“…This chapter describes some tools that can be used for online student collaboration. By avoiding the logistical problems of getting a group of busy students…”
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Online Quizzes by Yandell, Lonnie R, Bailey, William N

“…This chapter explores the issue of students' preparation for class and how Web-based testing can be used to improve reading compliance and student learning…”
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Emerging Technologies to Improve Teaching and Learning in a Digital World by Stowell, Jeffrey R

“…This chapter deals with forward-looking implementation of technology to improve teaching and learning in the increasingly digital world. It first reviews…”
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Approach or Avoidance? by Dunn, Dana S, Wilson, Janie H, Freeman, James E

“…This chapter considers the costs and benefits of integrating new technologies into the classroom. It begins by discussing the potential benefits that…”
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Faculty–Student Communication by Reis-Bergan, Monica, Baker, Suzanne C, Apple, Kevin J, Zinn, Tracy E

“…This chapter highlights three technologies—social networking sites, instant messaging, and virtual worlds—all of which provide opportunities for faculty and…”
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Motivating Student Engagement with MySpace and Web-Enhanced Research Labs by Case, Kim A, Hentges, Beth

“…This chapter describes a MySpace media assignment designed to engage students in learning as they present their work on Web pages. It shows that student…”
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