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Prerequisite Review :
The Self-Directed Learner and Technology

• Introduction to Self-Directed Learning
• Introduction to Developing a Portfolio
  

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Module 1:
Introduction to Teaching with Technologies Course

• Introduction to use of technology in the teaching/learning context.
• Assessment of the student involved in technology based learning.
  

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Module 2:
Overview of Distance Education and Technology

• Distance education and technology.
• Teaching pedagogy and roles in technology enhanced and distance education.
• Criteria for choosing various technologies.
  

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Module 3:
Technology Based Instructional Tools

• Use and critique of Powerpoint slide presentations
• Use and critique of Overhead projection techniques
• Use and critique of computer Assisted Instruction(CAI) and/or web-based interactive learning activities (e.g. Diagnostic Reasoning Series Symptom-Based Case Studies [DxR Clinician] CD-ROM )
   

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Module 4:
Video & Interactive Television in the Classroom

• Various uses of video in education including classroom and web (see Billings text and selected web sites).
• Advantages/Disadvantages to video & television technology in education (see Billings text and selected web sites).
• Two-way video/interactive television as a medium for teaching (including streaming video).

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Module 5:
Web Authoring Systems

• Instructional design guidelines for moving courses to the Web/ Web course models
• Web authoring systems: Front Page, Blackboard, WebCT
• Other technology for use in web-based education: Threaded discussion and list serve software (WebBoard, Lyris)

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Module 6:
Web Teaching Strategies and Concepts

• Concept of "interaction" in web-based education
  • With Content
  • With the technology
  • Student to student
  • Student to faculty

• Communication in the web-based teaching/learning environment

• Concept of "collaborative and/or cooperative" learning in web-based education

  • Creating and maintaining learning communities

  
  

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Module 7:
Interactive Learning and Technology

• Discuss a variety of learning strategies that promote active learning with on-line mediums.  
• Apply principles of design and active learning in transferring course materials from classroom to web and teaching courses developed by others.
•  Discuss ethical issues in the web-based teaching environment such as academic integrity.
  

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Module 8:
Technology and Clinical Learning

• Electronic health information systems - use by students
• Telemedicine - application to health care provider education
• Technology and the clinical learning lab
  

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Module 9:
Evaluation and Other Technology Related Issues in Teaching and Learning

• Evaluating teaching/learning at a distance
• Issues in organizing and managing instructional technology systems
  • Technological Infrastructure
  • Faculty training, time management considerations
  • Governance and intellectual propert

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