Personal computers have become a standard school supply for students these days, and not just for typing term papers. On this episode we look at classroom technologies.
Guests
Cristina Lopez
Cristina Lopez
Cris is an instructional technology consultant for the University of Minnesota's Digital Media Center (DMC), Office of Information Technology, where she helps instructors effectively integrate technology into their teaching. See her DMC staff page for details.
Aaron Doering
Aaron Doering
Aaron is an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. He teaches courses related to how technology can enhance learning and has extensive experience in the development of educational content for the Internet. See his departmental Web page for details.
Links
The University's Digital Media Center has information on several types of learning technologies. Click on "Investigate Learning Technologies."
The Pew Internet & American Life Project has information on the impact of the Internet on communities, daily life, and education.
Course Management System
A computer program that aids instructors in publishing online materials for their classes such as lecture notes, assignments, and quizzes.
Chat
A form of online communication that enables two or more people to type messages to each other that can be read instantaneously.
Blog
Short for Web log, a blog is an online diary or frequently updated personal Web page.
Podcasting
Distributing audio and/or video content online with an RSS feed so that the audience can subscribe and automatically get new content. The word is a combination of "iPod" (a device commonly used to play content) and "broadcast."