I particularly enjoyed using innovative instructional programs designed for television, video, and computers as a part of my teaching activities. Yes, I began using computers back in the day when Commodore 64 was king. I have served as an Educational Consultant for the Kentucky Department of Education, and also as a part-time Sociology Instructor for Eastern Kentucky University. Again, I feel very pleased and privileged to be working with you. Stop by my office in Erickson Hall, room 234.
Technology is great.
However, as instructors, we have a responsibility to create the best learning environment we can in order to optimize our students' learning. Unfortunately, we sometimes lose sight of the learning that must take place as we get sidetracked by the wonderful things that technology can do. Judith Neill of the Wisconsin Technical College System Foundation reminds us that the learning objectives should precede the choice of technology. We need to know what we want the students to know before we can decide on how to accomplish that learning. Media deliver methods.