Teach Technology

Written and presented by Ken Baldauf at the Cengage Learning/Course Technology Conference and Forums at Dallas, Tampa, Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto, Vancouver, February/March/April 2010

Abstract: Technology is trending towards increasingly mobile devices, and applications that assist us in connecting with our social networks in a variety of ways. Today’s middles school and high school students present an entirely new generation of students, sometimes referred to as the iGeneration, who live their lives constantly connected to their social net, and expect innovation and services on demand. Emerge with Computers is an entirely new way of teaching computer concepts, issues and skills designed to appeal to the iGeneration through the use of the technologies with which they are accustomed.

Abstract: Research from the Kaiser Family Foundation recently revealed that, when not in school, kids spend nearly all of their waking hours engaged with media: TV, music, books, movies, video games, and websites. The dominance of media, and digital life styles where kids maintain interpersonal relationships online, and do most of their learning online, present new challenges for educators wanting to connect with this generation of students. A new pedagogical approach is needed. An approach that addresses student’s individual needs, while building a learning community. This presentation will explore online tools that can be leveraged to support such an approach.

Abstract: “Emerge with Computers” is a third-generation learning platform from Course Technology Publishing that evolves learning from bound paper and lecture halls to a rich online learning environment. Emerge with Computers blends Web 2.0 technologies such as wikis, blogging, RSS, social networking, and streaming video to create an online community of students around course content. Emerge with Computers delivers course content along with related current events in a manner that engages generation Y.

Abstract: Bringing textbooks and learning online with a new innovative learning platform that combines wiki, video, and community features for a rich learning environment.

Abstract: FSU’s new Program in Interdisciplinary Computing is redefining how computing and information technologies are taught in Florida.

Abstract: A motivational 4.5 minute auto-play presentation that highlights the use of technology in various disciplines.
Music: Bela Fleck, Blu-Bop

Abstract: This presentation discusses the use of RSS as applied to online research and podcasting for academic purposes.

Abstract: This presentation examines the state of technology, the online life that students lead, and how teachers can be more effective by reaching students with new technologies.

Abstract: This presentation is a case study of my experiments with computer literacy classes at FSU, what I’ve learned, and how I am applying it to design a next-gen course for FSU students.

Abstract: This presentation looks at the role technology plays in our lives, expectations of business on the technology skills of college grads, K-12 technology education, and the role of college computer classes for non-technology majors.

Abstract: This presentation provides a survey of Web 2.0 Web sites and services, and how they can be used in education.

Abstract: New technologies such as Web 2.0 and social networking are rapidly changing the landscape of the Web. As we enter the age of everywhere computing, teachers and their curriculum must follow. For technology teachers, new technologies present both more to teach, and more ways to teach. This presentation discusses how teachers can make use of new technologies to connect with students.

Abstract: Last semester the enrollment in “service” classes offered by the Computer Science Department at Florida State UNiversity was 1,817. This semester, 2,722 students have enrolled. This amazing feat was accomplished by offering new classes to non-tech students, providing online opportunities, and employing smart marketing strategies. This presentation covers the details.

Abstract: Ken Baldauf and Course Technology have partnered to create the Coursecast of the Week- a weekly technology news podcast, designed for college students.The Coursecast of the Week is a great way for tech teachers to inject relevance into their teaching. This presentation describes the design and goals of the Coursecast of the Week.

Abstract: This presentation combines research findings covered in previous presentations including research on what employers want, what academic experts recommend, what current students know, and what future generations of students will know in regards to computers and information technology, to provide insight for developing an effective and efficient college-level computer literacy curriculum.

Abstract: This presentation examines the results of FSU’s 2006 Employer Survey which illuminates the computer skills and competencies that most interest employers. The presentation combines employer desires with standards for IT Fluency, and Information Literacy, along with local consideration to create the ideal College-level Introductory Technology Course.

Abstract: This presentation examines tomorrow’s college students by analyzing the technology skills they are acquiring in today’s K-12 curriculum. Part two of the presentation provides the results of FSU’s Student Technology survey and summarizes the computer skills of today’s incoming college Freshmen. The presentation concludes with the action plan being pursued at FSU to accommodate increasing amounts of computer competent students in our introductory computer classes.

Abstract: The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) program has defined what K-12 students should know about technology and be able to do with technology. NETS has been adopted by educational boards in 49 states who are pressing hard to integrate technology into their K-12 curriculums. NETS may effectively migrate most or all of the concepts and skills taught in today’s college-level introductory technology course to the K-12 curriculum. Will NETS provide true pre-college computer literacy? What will become of the college-level intro course when all incoming freshmen are already computer literate? This session will examine these issues and provide a peek into the future of computer literacy in colleges.

Abstract: This presentation describes the unique 2-course sequence of Computer Literacy courses at FSU and the rationale behind the design.