Using Technology to Promote Effective Student Development
Summer 2005, Course 5 Dates: Sept. 26 – Oct. 14 Instructor: Kim Chambers, Ph.D. Price: $150
DEADLINE: September 23
Course Overview:
This three week INTENSIVE short course examines effective uses of technology to promote effective student development. Divided into three, one week segments, the course covers the integration of technology in effective student development practice, student use of various technologies, and how student affairs professional can leverage technology to promote effective student development on their campuses. Participants will examine technology on today’s campus and relate this understanding to student-centered learning approaches by student affairs professionals and faculty.
Participants will experience being a student in a distance learning course and will reflect on their student experience as it relates to student use of technology. Through their course experiences participants will reflect on the impact technology has on their student affairs or faculty practice.
Course Outline:
Topics to be covered:
Impact of e-learning technologies on students
Student use of e-portfolio and “facebook” presentation tools
Student and university use of electronic communication and its impact on students
Development and use of on-line communities and their impact on students
Emerging technologies and their potential impact on student development
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, active participants will be able to:
Identify, reflect on, and consider the impact of technology on student development.
Understand electronic communication tools and how they can influence effective student development.
Identify effective uses for e-portfolios and other student presentation tools.
Identify effective student affairs use of technology.
Reflect on how the integration of technology can positively impact effective student development.
Participant Expectations:
It is recommended that participants access the course with at least a 56K modem or faster internet connection (cable modem, dsl, etc.). Participants need moderate typing skills to interact effectively as well as the ability to use a web browser. As the course is an intensive three week experience, those participants getting the most out of the course will participate daily during the week, and at their discretion on the weekends. Participants may choose to participate in an OPTIONAL synchronous chat sessions, but they it is not required for successful course completion
Individuals registering for CEUs will receive 1.0 CEU upon successful
completion of the course.
Instructor Bio: Kim Chambers, Ph.D. is Director of the Instructional Resources at the University of Connecticut. He works with faculty members, teaching assistants and staff instructors to assist them in using technology to effectively promote student learning. He works with faculty and staff on instructional design issues in the delivery of online courses.
