Best Practices for Teaching Technology
Faculty Technology Showcase 2005

Ball State faculty in their quest to utilize technology have found innovative methods to enhance their curriculum with learning objects and new technologies.  Training specialists from Technology Training Support Services have assisted faculty in may ways to help them be successful. 

In the Spring of 2004 and 2005, University Libraries hosted a Technology Showcase to provide a venue for faculty to "showcase" their accomplishments.

In each video, the 2005 participants detail how they developed a variety of techniques to bring new ideas into their curriculum through the use of cutting edge technologies.  Each method is designed to expand student learning opportunities and to maximize faculty effectiveness.

Click on the links for more information about the 2005 Faculty accomplishments.

View Catherine Chen's Presentation (2005)
Dr. Chen tells about how she used Microsoft Producer, PowerPoint, and Camtasia software to enhance her curriculum and to provide a better learning environment for her students. MORE...

View David Marini's Presentation (2005)
Dr. Marini talks about using a pocket video recorder as an educational tool and gives examples of faculty and student utilization. MORE...

View Guohe Zheng's Presentation (2005)
Dr. Zheng developed a Japanese language tutoring website to minimize student frustrations when learning a new language. MORE...

View Jane Ellery and Kelly Schoonaert's Presentation (2005)
Dr. Ellery and Dr. Schoonaert showcase student projects from their Technology and Media and Practical Applications classes. MORE...

View John Fillwalk and Brian Peter's Presentation (2005)
John Fillwalk, Department of Art and Brian Peters, Systems Administrator utilize the showcase opportunity to test Apple Remote Desktop in a classroom lab environment. MORE...

View Kirsten Nicholson's Presentation (2005)
Dr. Nicholson talks about how developing a website for the over 1000 students who are enrolled each year in Geology 101 classes, standardized the basics. MORE...