The Instructional Technology Primer

version 02.3

Academic Computing

Trinity College

The Primer provides faculty with an overview of advanced instructional technology in general. Suggestions and examples for implementing instructional technology in class are also given, along with pointers to other resources.



Introduction	The Challenges of Instructional Technology What is Instructional Technology?

Why Use Instructional Technology?

Classware	Two Kinds of Instructional Software Classware Finding Classware Implementing Classware Acquiring Classware Who Pays?

Worldware	Worldware Worldware 1: E-mail Worldware 2: The World Wide Web Web Mechanics Using the Web in Class Implications for Personal Pedagogy Should I make my own web site or use BlackBoard? How to get a web page "up" Worldware 3: Electronic Discussion Groups Worldware 4: On-line Document Exchange

Conclusion	General Tips and Issues to Consider when using Technology

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Last Changes: 08/17/2005

The Instructional Technology Primer

Academic Computing

Trinity College

Introduction

Why Use Instructional Technology?

Classware

Worldware

Conclusion

Acad. Comp. Faculty Guides | Academic Computing | Computing Center Main Page

Why Use Instructional
Technology?