Rather, they are intended to suggest different ways that educators use technology to support their teaching goals. Encourage responsibility for learning Successful learning requires students to be key players in directing their own education. By making resources, expectations, lines of communication, and opportunities for contribution and collaboration accessible, instructors can encourage students to take greater responsibility in their instruction. Involve students in research Getting your students involved in research projects can help them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They may also be engage more actively in learning when they work on projects that extend beyond a particular course.
Several tools can facilitate student involvement in research.
Organize and manage your course Organizing and managing a class can be a time-consuming process. Tools and technologies may be able to help by providing a dependable location where students can find course information, turn in assignments, or take quizzes online. Information communication technologies can provide unique strategies to promote convenient collaboration. Encourage discussion Engaged, vibrant student discussion can be a crucial part of learning but is usually limited by class time and in a big class may be impossible to manage. Email and electronic discussion tools extend opportunities for interaction, provide all students with a chance to contribute, and force students to compose their thoughts in writing.