DE Guideline 2 (DEG2): Course Technology and Tools
DE Guideline 2 (DEG2): Course Technology and Tools
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DEG2 addresses 'Course Technology and Tools,' emphasizing the critical role that technology plays in enhancing learning outcomes. This guideline focuses on the selection, use, and instruction of technology tools that support and enhance student interaction, engagement, and achievement in the course. It ensures that the technologies employed are directly aligned with educational goals, facilitating a more effective and engaging learning environment. Explore this page to understand how to effectively integrate technology and confirm its alignment with your educational objectives.
DEG 2 Sub-Guidelines
DEG 2 Sub-Guidelines
Examples & Insights
Examples & Insights
2.1
Technology and tools used in the course support the learning objectives/outcomes.
The technology and tools are used purposefully and actively engage students with the course material and/or facilitate student-to-student and student-to-instructor interaction to help students achieve the learning objectives/outcomes.
The technology and tools used in the course are current and varied to support diverse ways of learning.
📍 Placement Suggestion
Course-specific technology should be clearly identified in the syllabus, and it can also be beneficial to list this information on your Canvas homepage.
🎯 Purpose
This ensures that students can easily access and familiarize themselves with the required tools from the outset of the course.
2.2
Technology skills and minimum technology requirements are stated.
Any hardware, software, or technology applications that are required for successful participation in the course need to be introduced along with resources that support a full range of learner mastery. This information needs to be communicated to students early on and reinforced throughout the term.
📍 Placement Suggestion
Technology skills and minimum technology requirements should be explicitly stated in the syllabus to ensure students are fully aware of what is needed for successful course participation.
Additionally, listing this information on your Canvas homepage can be highly beneficial for easy reference.
To actively engage students and confirm their readiness, consider incorporating a mini activity within a 'Start Here' module at the beginning of the semester. This activity could involve students checking off each required software or hardware setup they have successfully completed, thereby reinforcing their preparedness and familiarity with the necessary technology.
2.3
The course has orientations/tutorials for technology skills required for learning activities.
Personalized or custom tutorials are created by the instructor and/or links to existing tutorials are provided.
📍 Placement Suggestion
Orientations and tutorials for the technology skills required for learning activities should be included as part of the 'Start Here' module in your course. This module can feature personalized or custom tutorials created by the instructor, or provide links to existing tutorials. Including these resources at the beginning of the course ensures that students are well-prepared and confident in using the necessary technology tools from the outset.
2.4
The course has links to the course tools' privacy policies.
Students entrust the university with their personal information and expect that information to be protected. Web-based applications and other technology tools may be collecting data in the background, and students need to be advised and know that their data is safeguarded.
Provide the links to privacy policies for all external websites and services used in the course that require students to create a username and password.
📍 Placement Suggestion
Incorporate links to the privacy policies of all course tools within the 'Start Here' module of your course. This setup ensures that students are well-informed about how their personal data may be handled by web-based applications and other technology tools used throughout the course. Providing easy access to these privacy policies from the very beginning underscores the university's commitment to protecting student information and helps to build trust by making transparency a priority.
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