What is LinkEd? LinkEd is a series of conversations, presentations and demonstrations about teaching with technology.
When: The last Tuesday of every month during the regular school year (fall/spring semesters)
Where: Library 020 (lower level)
Questions? Contact Educational Technology 253.879.3259 or edtech@pugetsound.edu
SPRING 2013 SCHEDULE
Social Media 101
Tuesday, March 26th
4:00-5:00 PM
Library 020 (lower level)
This session is for faculty who are interested in or have questions about leveraging social media for teaching and learning. In this hands-on LinkEd: learn to use Twitter and Facebook to connect with students, colleagues or experts in your field or areas of interest.
What to bring:
A laptop/netbook (can be checked out in advance through Media Services--book in advance). iPads or other mobile devices are NOT recommended for this session. If you do not have a laptop, you can check one out via Media Services or join us without one!
Optional:
Bring a colleague who is also interested in using social media!
Laptops: The Elephant in the Classroom
Tuesday, February 26th
4:00-5:00 PM
Library 020 (lower level)
Concerned about the growing number of laptops you see in your classroom? Are they large distractions or a powerful tool? Do you have clever strategies or are you seeking ideas for how to deal with electronics during class time? See some statistics about our incoming first year students and how that might impact teaching and learning with technology.
This session is a discussion-based gathering. Bring your experiences, ideas or syllabi to share and collaborate with your colleagues and educational technologists Kyle Cramer and Lauren Nicandri.
Articles relating to laptop use in-class:
Students Stop Surfing After Being Shown How In-Class Laptop Use Lowers Test Scores
Assessing laptop use in higher education classrooms: The Laptop Effectiveness Scale (LES)
In-class laptop use sparks backlash, possibly lower grades
Let's Talk Tech
Tuesday, January 29th
4:00-5:00 PM
Library 020 (lower level)
Have you every thought about how to successfully integrate technology into your classes? Are you already using technology, but want to know more about how to combat technical issues and potential frustration? Thinking about creating digital content, but don’t know where to start?
This is the session for you!
Join Educational Technologists Kyle Cramer and Lauren Nicandri to learn about best practices, tips and tricks on how to plan lessons for success and what to anticipate when you utilize technology not only for teaching, but your daily and work life.
