Leading Educational Technology Change Through Faculty Development: Creating Lasting Relationships
Learning environments in are changing rapidly, with increased attention surrounding active learning, educational technologies, and their impact on teaching and learning. Companies are introducing innovative technologies at breakneck speeds, often overwhelming academic leaders needing to meet the needs of the institution, faculty, students, and community. This whirlwind of change creates new challenges and opportunities to address as leaders guide their institutions toward adopting new educational technologies. Faculty are increasingly bombarded by innovative technology, while remaining pedagogically grounded. This presentation draws on research in this area and experience working with faculty and staff from 14 residential liberal arts colleges.