UCLA Office of Instructional Development
2007 Teaching Assistant Conference

Technology for Teaching Workshop

Introduction Activity 1a Activity 1c Links
Quiz Activity 1b Conclusion Contact
 

Description
Technology can make teaching both better AND easier. Come share ideas about strategies and programs that enhance student-teacher interactions both inside and beyond the classroom. Learn about the people and places on campus that will help you make the most of UCLA’s technological resources. Technophobes welcome.

Aims
· To prompt participants to consider their pedagogical needs and desires in relation to technology use.
· To share examples of creative uses of commonplace technologies inside and beyond the classroom through demonstration and discussion.
· To provide participants with tips and resources that will help them to plan their own technologically-enhanced teaching in the future.

Workshop Overview

Activity (minutes)
Introduction to Teaching with Technology Workshop Aims (7)
Quiz: Demographics, Experiences, and Expectations (8)
Activity 1a, 1b, or 1c (15)
Discussion of Activity: Applications and Challenges
Workshop Conclusion: Summary and Evaluation