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 Utilizing Technology:
For Teaching
and Professional Life
Rob Gardner
Overview: the technologies
Using a Laptop Computer
Web Page Creation and Design
PowerPoint Presentations
Saving Word Docs to HTML
Saving Power Point Slides to HTML
Seeking Resources on Campus
Overview
Why would we want to use technology?
How can technology enhance our Teaching?
How can technology enhance our professional life?
How do I go about using the technology?
Why would we NOT want to use technology?
It takes too much time to learn
Fear of glitches or technological failure
Increases communication barriers
Its all “show” and “no go”
Too distracting/ entertaining- takes away from content
Why would we want to use technology?
Saves time in the long run
Provides a great way to archive and access your previous work
Allows others to access your work
Decreases communication barriers
Appealing to students/ employers
Interactive
Allows creative expression
Teaching With Technology
What aspects of your:
Course
Teaching style
Pedagogical values
Your students learning styles
Could be enhanced by technology?
Teaching Examples
Course Syllabi
Course Web Sites, 2, 3
Course Demonstrations
PowerPoint Slides, 2, 3
Why would you want to use technology in your professional life?
Provides access and exposure to your ideas, publications, and research
Facilitates interesting, engaging presentations
Opens you to valuable networking opportunities
Shows others you can use technology
Professional Examples
On-Line Vitae, 1
Research
Professional Website
How to create web pages
Straight HTML code
WYSIWYG Editor (dreamweaver, Netscape Composer, MS FrontPage)
MS Word (use “save as” function)
PowerPoint (use “save as” function)
How to transfer/ upload html, pdf,and other web files
Create a public_html directory on your home account (sobek, ucsu, etc)
Use SSH (Secure Shell) or Fetch 4.0.2 (for mac users) to transfer files from your local system to your account
Your files will be located at http://server.colorado.edu/~username/filename.html
Links and Resources