Pre-conference Workshop:

Title: Wikis, and Podcasts, and Blogs, Oh My!
(Integrating new technologies for classroom instruction)

George Weimer, University of Indianapolis Tim Hall Teacher Education Department University of Indianapolis Beth Kiggins Center for Instructional Technologies University of Indianapolis

Description:

Hands-on workshop and discussion of how three innovative technologies may be useful in higher education. Within the last two years a number of new technologies have emerged that have the potential to transform instruction. Blogs, wikis, and podcasts have unique features and offer interesting possibilities, but the technologies are not always available and affordable for university faculty. The presenters have explored various possibilities and have employed blogs, wikis, and podcasting in college instruction without formal institutional support. Presenters will demonstrate successful implementation of these technologies without formal support from IT staff. The approach to “grow your own” resources and procedures is a scalable model. Free resources will be used to provide practical experience using blogs and wikis. Session will explore use of successful podcasts, and explain resources necessary to create your own.

Presenter Bio(s):

Tim Hall is an associate instructor in teacher education at the University of Indianapolis. Previously he completed thirty-five years as a math and technology specialist in the MSD Warren Township School District of Indianapolis. He teaches courses in educational technology and multimedia development. Beth Kiggins is the Director of the Center for Instructional Technologies and Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology at the University of Indianapolis. She works with faculty to integrate technology into teaching to enhance learning. Her responsibilities also include faculty development and distance learning. She was presented the 2004 Support for Online Teaching and Learning Award from the Indiana Partnership for Statewide Education. George Weimer is Professor of Teacher Education and Music at the University of Indianapolis where he teaches courses in music and educational technology. He has degrees from the Ohio State University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has conducted numerous technology workshops and published research related to distance learning issues.