Ameritech Faculty Development Technology Program

Brought to you by Anne Jordan-Baker,Teaching Learning Mentor (TLM) at Elmhurst College

Resources for Teaching With Technology

Note that access to many of these materials requires you to create an account for yourself. The accounts are free and easy to set up. Just go to to the IMOWA web site and fill out the form.

• The Writing Process and Technology

  As described by the creators of this curriculum, "the process writing approach is based upon research that has identified the activities that fluent writers use to produce effective written communication. The curriculum is divided into the three steps proficient writers tend use: (a) prewriting, (b) writing/drafting and (c) rewriting/editing/revision/proofreading. It guides the student through the three steps, providing exercises and examples. The 'Technology' component of the curriculum provides instructions for how to use the features of Internet-based software and Microsoft Word to assist in the writing process." This curriculum was developed by Dr. Gene Baer of Mount Mary College, Dr. Martin Moldenhauer of Wisconsin Lutheran College, and Dr. Kristi Siegel.

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• Classroom "Flip" Model

As described by Dr. J. Wesley Baker of Cedarville University and Mr. Mace W. Mentch of Baldwin Wallace College, "the goals of the model, as stated by Baker (2000) are:

· Find an approach that would make it possible for faculty to move from sage to guide.

· Reduce the amount of time spent in class on lecturing, opening up class time for the use of active learning strategies.

· Focus more on understanding and application (critical and creative thinking) than on recall of facts (content/basic thinking), while not sacrificing presentation of the factual base (categories from Jonassen, 1996, p. 27ff.).

· Provide students with more control over their own learning. · Give students a greater sense of their own responsibility for their learning.

· Provide students with more opportunities to learn from their peers (pp. 11-12).

This model seeks to accomplish these goals by "flipping" what traditionally has been done inside and outside the classroom-deliver rote lecture content online for students to study outside of class and use the time opened up in the classroom for learning-based activities."

View a PowerPoint presentation describing the Classroom Flip model.

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What's a Teaching Learning Mentor (TLM)?

TLM's have received training from the Ameritech Faculty Development Technology Program in the uses of technology in teaching. TLM's serve as liaisons between their campuses and the Ameritech Faculty Development Technology Program and also act as resources for faculty interested in incorporating technology into teaching.