Tech Trends

For this assignment, I reflected on the technology trend of tablet computing. Our school is currently developing a mobile learning strategy. The information in the Horizon Report regarding tablet computing in education was helpful and interesting to read. I was able to share this information with my boss, the Director for Information Technology. We are currently weighing the options of providing tablets for incoming students versus allowing students to bring their own devices. Both of these options present unique challenges. This assignment allowed me to gain valuable information as we continue in the decision making process. 

Here is a link to the Google Doc.

Tech Trends - Tablet Computing

EDTECH Research

For this assignment, I did research on the use of interactive whiteboards in the classroom. I was very impressed by the research tools available in Google Drive. Regarding my research, I found it interesting that the British government has spent millions of dollars on the purchase and installation of interactive boards for their classrooms. Because of this, several of the articles I found were taken from British scholarly journals. The idea that I would like to present to the faculty members at my school is that student engagement will improve with the use of interactive whiteboard technology because students are used to similar technology in every other aspect of their lives.

Link to EDTECH Research assignment