Technology in the Classroom

Technology doesn't replace traditional teaching, it enhances it.
The Technology in the Classroom seminar series is a mixed bag. We're offering theory, demonstrations and hands-on experience to provide an overall picture of why, what and how technology can be used in the classroom.

We hope you'll make time in your busy schedule to attend some of these sessions. If you have any questions about them, please call Kristen McQuillin (906-5302) or send e-mail to KMCQUILL.

SeminarDate and TimeRoom
Pedagogical Models of TechnologyTuesday, Nov 21
12:00 - 1:00		520
Nuts and Bolts: Technology MechanicsWednesday, Nov 22
3:00 - 4:00		775
Creating a Hypertext DatabaseTuesday, Jan 16
12:00 - 1:00		TBA
Presentations with PanacheTuesday, Jan 30
12:00 - 1:00		TBA
Using the Internet in AcademiaWednesday, Feb 7
3:00 - 4:00		TBA
Designing Interactive LessonsTuesday, Feb 27
12:00 - 1:00		TBA
Nuts and Bolts: Technology MechanicsTuesday, Mar. 5
12:00 - 1:00		TBA

Registration

Class size is limited in some sessions to permit effective instructor:attendee ratios during hands-on exercises. To reserve a seat in the workshops with participant limits, please e-mail KMCQUILL.

Seminars not marked as limited do not require pre-registration, but we always appreciate an RSVP to help us make adequate preparations.

Seminar Descriptions

Pedagogical Models of Technology

Using technology for technology's sake isn't sound instructional philosophy. Come to this brownbag lecture, demonstration and discussion to learn some of the ways institutions and individuals have integrated technology into their classrooms. You'll leave with ideas of how you might get started, how authoring teams work and where to go for help. Be sure to bring your ideas and questions!

Nuts and Bolts: Technology Mechanics

If you're committed to using technology during your class periods, this seminar will help to explain the options available to you. We'll cover network outlets, projections systems and other nuts and bolts.

Creating Hypertext Research Databases

Hypertext gives you the ability to search on any word, link related information, create indices connected to content and organize in non-linear ways. Folio VIEWS is a tool used in the legal profession to organize research and assist collaborative writing. In this session, you'll learn how to turn a Lexis download into a customized database for research. This workshop is limited to 20 participants.

Presentations with Panache

Lotus' Freelance Graphics offers options for exciting presentations that can help structure your lecture time and keep you on track. Computerized presentation materials can be used in classes, at conferences and during meetings. During this session, you'll build a brief presentation. This workshop is limited to 10 participants.

Using the Internet in Academia

Fun and games? Sure! But the Internet has many academic uses as well. You'll learn the differences among programs and services on the Internet, find out what tools are being used at Chicago-Kent and visit other institutions to see what they are doing to promote learning on the Internet during this demonstration and hands-on session. This workshop is limited to 20 participants.

Designing Interactive Lessons

Many classes can benefit from interactive, computerized lessons and tutorials. These lessons can help students solidify concepts and theories that they learn about during lecture and reading by challenging them to think and respond. This session will help you to define the design and creation process. You'll see work created by Chicago-Kent faculty and learn how they used the Toolbook authoring environment to create their lessons.