Technology In The University Classroom: What To Use Avoid and Know!

Using Technology In the Higher Education Classroom:Derrick Mears, Ph.D. Assistant Department Head/Graduate Coordinator-CIED Associate Professor Curriculum and Instruction/Educational TechnologyTwitter: @MearsDrWebsite: tinyurl.com/DrMearsETEC

A Vision of Todays College Students:

What is It Like Being A Student Today?

Technology and the GenerationsMedia Use-Adults (2005-2015)

Pew Research Center (2015, October 8) Social Media Usage: 2005-2015. Retrieved from http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/10/08/social-networking-usage-2005-2015/

Technology and the GenerationsMedia Use-College Students (2005-2015)Pew Research Center (2015, October 8) Social Media Usage: 2005-2015. Retrieved from http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/10/08/social-networking-usage-2005-2015/

What Are Students Using? Social Media PlatformsMost Popular Social Media Platforms:SnapchatFacebookInstagram

Statista (2016, February, 15) Reach of leading social media and networking sites used by teenagers and young adults in the United States https://www.statista.com/statistics/199242/social-media-and-networking-sites-used-by-us-teenagers/

Technology Use Among College Students In Class Technology Use by College Students:Check devices 12 times12% text, email, check time in class more than 30 times daily1/5th class time using devices in class for things other than school work34% use device for non-learning reasons during class timeSchaffhauser, D. (2016, January 20). Research: college Students More Distracted Than Ever. Retrieved from https://campustechnology.com/articles/2016/01/20/research-college-students-more-distracted-than-ever.aspx

Technology Use By College StudentsIn Class Technology Use by College Students:87% texting76% email75% checking time70% Social Networking42% web surfing10% gaming Schaffhauser, D. (2016, January 20). Research: college Students More Distracted Than Ever. Retrieved from https://campustechnology.com/articles/2016/01/20/research-college-students-more-distracted-than-ever.aspx

Does Technology Distract from LearningNotetaking by hand studiesNotetaking.cognitive engagement in learning?Distractions of other available information on laptopEngage them in learning using the devices??Dysgraphia-estimated as high as 20%Engrained method of information intake

The Future: Technology and the GenerationsThis Video Was Posted in 2011: This child is now a first grader in public schools has never known:Never know life without the iPad (McKeegan, 2010)Never known life without movement generated gaming systems Kinect, Playstation Move (McKeegan, 2010)Never known life without: high speed internet, smart phones, Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (Mears, 2012)

Mears, D. (2012). Welcome to the iGeneration: Implications for Childrens Technology Use On Physical Education and Childhood Obesity, in Sanders & Witherspoon (Eds) Contemporary Uses of Technology in K-12 Physical Education: Policy Practice and Adocacy. Information Age Publishing, Charlotte, NCMcKeegan, N. (2010, November 24) Top 10 Technology Firsts of 2010. Retrieved from http://newatlas.com/technolgy-world-firsts-2010/16942/User Experiences Works (2011, October 6) A Magazine Is An I Pad That Does Not Work. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXV-yaFmQNk

(User Experience Works, 2011)

The Future: Technology and the GenerationsAverage Home with Children:70% 3 or more televisions; 80% video gaming system; 75% internet; 62% TV in Bedrooms; 50% Their own video consoles; 81% by middle school have own cell phone; 43% their own computers (Mears, 2012)

Mears, D. (2012). Welcome to the iGeneration: Implications for Childrens Technology Use On Physical Education and Childhood Obesity, in Sanders & Witherspoon (Eds) Contemporary Uses of Technology in K-12 Physical Education: Policy Practice and Advocacy. Information Age Publishing, Charlotte, NC

The Future: Technology and the GenerationsThe Generations:Baby Boomers-1946 and 1964 Current professorsGeneration X 1965-1979Newer ProfessorsNet Generation-1980-1999Current college studentsiGeneration 2000-currentArriving shortly

Rosen, L. (2010, March, 27) Welcome to the Igeneration Retreived from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/rewired-the-psychology-technology/201003/welcome-the-igeneration

Mears, D. (2012). Welcome to the iGeneration: Implications for Childrens Technology Use On Physical Education and Childhood Obesity, in Sanders & Witherspoon (Eds) Contemporary Uses of Technology in K-12 Physical Education: Policy Practice and Adocacy. Information Age Publishing, Charlotte, NC

The Future: Technology and the GenerationsNet and iGenerations:Increased Media ConsumptionMulti Tasking20 hours media use per dayeCommunicationAverage teenager receives 3,146 text messages PER MONTH while only making and receiving 191 phone calls

Rosen, L. (2010, March, 27) Welcome to the Igeneration Retreived from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/rewired-the-psychology-technology/201003/welcome-the-igeneration

Mears, D. (2012). Welcome to the iGeneration: Implications for Childrens Technology Use On Physical Education and Childhood Obesity, in Sanders & Witherspoon (Eds) Contemporary Uses of Technology in K-12 Physical Education: Policy Practice and Adocacy. Information Age Publishing, Charlotte, NC

Top Tools To Engage Students in The College Classroom

Tool # 1: The QR CodeFind The QR Code Reader on your device:iPhone/iPad:QR ReaderAndroid:QR Code ReaderWindows:QR Code Scanner

Tool # 1: QR Codes: Why Use Them?

Reasons:Gets them to the information you want them to study faster.Keeps them away from the information you do not want them to study.

https://sites.google.com/site/drmearsetec/

Tool # 1: The QR Code

QR Code Maker For iPad QR Code GeneratorFor Android

QR Code MonkeyWeb-Based

Tool # 2: The Google Form

Using Google FormsCreates easy to use web-based quizzes and assignmentsAutomatically performs analytics for results Multiple formats to present content to studentsShare via QR CodeShare via email linkShare via embed in websiteShare via social media

Tool # 3 : The Tiny URL

Easy to Remember Web AddressesHelps facilitate getting students to the information more quicklyhttp://tinyurl.com/DrMears1

Tool # 4 : Poll MakerEasy Quick QuizzesCreates polls and quizzes you can have students complete on their devicesCan replace clickers in the classroomAlso auto creates short URL addressesMultiple delivery formats

https://goo.gl/TJLhZR

Tool # 4: Poll to Go via Twitter

Apps For EducationOn the webhttp://p2.gg/ynmTweet with hashtag#DrDsEdApps

Tool # 5: Nearpod

Nearpod in the ClassroomDesign web based multimedia lessonsIntegration of quizzes and other forms of assessmentIntegrate, audio, video images and other types of media

GRAVJ

Tool # 6: Screen CaptureScreencastify:Embeds into Google Chrome and allows you to create screen-cast videos of contentTechSmith SnagitExtension on Google Chrome allows multiple types of content to be capturedScreencastomaticWeb based downloadable interface.

Tool # 7: PlickersPlickers:Uses your device to collect responses.Students hold up response cards to a question

Tools-The Lightning RoundTools:List SelectorGiant TimerEasy BibAnswer GardenInspirationToontasticPowToon-ExampleGo Animate-Example

Thanks for Attending!Derrick Mears, Ph.D. Assistant Department Head/Graduate Coordinator-CIED Associate Professor Curriculum and Instruction/Educational TechnologyTwitter: @MearsDrWebsite: tinyurl.com/DrMearsETEC