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Abstract: New technology tools inundate the educational environment. A steady stream of exciting new hardware, cloud-based tools, wearable devices, and apps continue to emerge. An overview of the latest technology trends and research for online and blended learning environments will be presented during the first hour of this presentation. The remaining time will be hands on, active, engaged learning where participants will engage new technologies and techniques. We will test new tools through out the year for possible use with the participants. Participants will be able to discuss and interact with presenters and each other how the technologies being showcased may help to better engage students and accomplish specific desired learning outcomes. One tool that we may be able to highlight this year will be Microsoft's HoloLens and how this type of augmented reality technology may be engaged with learning activities, support Teacher Education certification requirements, and be able to assist faculty with developing augmented reality environments, as well as drawbacks and considerations needed to introduce augmented reality technologies.
After a beginning large group presentation and discussion, participants will work in small groups to explore several new technologies and discuss how each might be best used to enhance the classroom. Participants will be encouraged to share their thoughts about introducing new technologies and best approaches to utilizing technologies in innovative ways in online and blended classrooms.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the most recent trends in learning technologies
- Develop a sense of innovation in how new technologies may be used within specific disciplines or content areas across an institution to augment online and blended learning environments.
- Connect technologies with educational research related to reaching multiple student audiences in diverse ways.
- Enjoy the exploration of new technologies
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Workshop Schedule
8:30 - 9:10 am
- Introduction of Presenters
- Introduction of Participants
- Pedagogical Conversation
9:10 - 10:20 am
- Speed Demos
- Your Favorite Educational Technologies
10:20 - 10:35 am
- Refreshment & Networking Break
10:35 - 11:15 am
- Technology Petting Zoo
11:15 - 11:30 am
- Group Thoughts
- Wrap-Up
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Contact Information:
Vickie Cook, John Freml, Michele Gribbins & Ray Schroeder
Center for Online Learning, Research and Service
University of Illinois Springfield
217-206-7317
Gayla Stoner
School of Continuing Studies
University of Illinois Chicago
312-355-0423
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