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TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA |
The increasing use of instructional technology in universities means that graduate students and instructors in all disciplines, not just the sciences, must familiarize themselves with the use of at least some instructional technology. Used well, instructional technology can enhance student learning and bring new dimensions to traditional teaching methods. However, instructional technology can also be expensive, time consuming, and, used inappropriately, can draw attention away from pedagogical objectives. It is important, therefore, to consider both the pros and cons of instructional technology, and to use it to promote carefully considered pedagogical objectives.
A good, short article on the benefits of instructional technology was published by Syllabus magazine in March 2002. Click here to view.
