Layered Approaches to Educational Technology

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Article

Publication Date

9-15-2014

Keywords

Educational technology training, Technology course development, Faculty professional development

Abstract

Higher education professionals increasingly design courses while taking into account rapid changes in student needs and demographics, instructional technologies, and institutional expectations. Supporting this challenging work with a variety of professional development opportunities is an essential solution for educators as they respond to these needs. Western Washington University's (WWU) layered approaches to faculty development connects educational technology training and course development, emphasizing instructional design, pedagogy, and development of technical skills. The array of opportunities for professional development span from formal campus-wide training to spontaneous peer-to-peer mentoring. Multifaceted efforts cross institutional layers (as illustrated in figure 1) in support of integrated technology, producing an academic community with consistent and equitable access to technology and pedagogical support.

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Educause Review

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Copyright © EDUCAUSE

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

College teachers--Vocational guidance; College teachers--Training of--Washington (State)--Bellingham; Professional development; Educational technology

Subjects - Names (LCNAF)

Western Washington University--Faculty

Geographic Coverage

Bellingham (Wash.)

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articles

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Text

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English

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