No One Has Any Time

Abstract

New technology can spark innovations in both assignment design and classroom structure; however, training faculty, staff, and students on new technology can be a struggle given everyone's busy schedule. A Tech Talk delivers technology instruction through short, targeted drop-in sessions. The series is the result of a collaboration between the Digital Liberal Arts Center, where I serve as the Instructional Technologist, and the Language Learning Center at Grinnell College. The Language Learning Center Director and I present weekly on new and/or relatively easy to use tools already available on campus that can be integrated into current or future courses.. Each Talk is short and informal, open to all on campus including students. We build in time for participants to try using the tool and to brainstorm how they can use it in class. We also provide examples from implementation from campus or other learning experiences.