Principles of Teaching Bloomsburg University
Summer 2001
Principles of Teaching
Bloomsburg University
Summer 2001
Technology Facts & Fallacies
Technology Myths
Technology is
computers!
Technology is the answer! (What is the question?)
Technology
motivates students!
More technology means more learning!
Technology is
hard to learn!
Use technology when technology
can...
Motivate!
Give feedback!
Provide easy access to
information.
Provide access to information which is difficult or impossible
to obtain from other sources.
Provide interaction with the learner.
Enable
communication.
Support individualized learning (multiple learning
levels).
Provide self-instruction.
Provide self-paced learning.
Provide
unique representation of learning (multimedia).
Provide "real-life"
experiences and simulations.
Foster creative thinking.
Foster Problem
Solving.
Reinforce learning.
Encourage Collaboration (if this is a
goal).
Don't use technology when...
You
aren't sure why your using it.
The costs far outweigh the benefits (expensive
technology).
You can find easier ways to deliver your goals.
The
technology frustrates the learners.
The technology takes too much time to the
point where you have to sacrifice learning.
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