Monday, March 11, 2013

More Infographics To Think About: Part 2

There are a lot of great infographics out there about technology and education, despite the concerns and issues that some have identified with education-based infographics.  Here are a few more to review and think about.

These two infographics look at the use of technology by college students.  The "2012 Students and Technology" infographic is based on an annual survey of undergraduate students by EDUCAUSE and presents information on student technology ownership and student uses of technology in their college experiences.
ECAR Student and Technology 2012 Infographic.  Source: Source: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ERS1208/EIG1208.pdf
Click to see full graphic. Source: http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ERS1208/EIG1208.pdf
 The "Technology Use on College Campuses" infographic presents similar data on how students are using technology and what their technology preferences are.
Technology Use on College Campus infographic.  Source:  https://s3.amazonaws.com/infographics/Techonology+Divide.png
Click to see full graphic. Source: https://s3.amazonaws.com/infographics/Techonology+Divide.png
These two infographics provide information on ways faculty are using social  media in the classroom.  The "Teachers' Guide to Social Media" infographic presents ideas on how social media can be used in classes to "connect, notify, teach, and currate". 
Teachers' Guide to Social Media Infographic. Source: https://s3.amazonaws.com/infographics/Teacher-Guide-Social-Media-800.png
Click to see full graphic. Source: https://s3.amazonaws.com/infographics/Teacher-Guide-Social-Media-800.png
The "How Today's Higher Education Faculty Use Social Media" infographic presents the results of research by Pearson Learning Solutions and Babson Survey Research Group on the various personal, professional and teaching uses of social media by faculty.
How Today's Higher Education Faculty Use Social Media infographic.  Source: http://www.pearsonlearningsolutions.com/assets/downloads/pdfs/pearson-social-media-infographic-2012.pdf
Click to see full graphic.  Source: http://www.pearsonlearningsolutions.com/assets/downloads/pdfs/pearson-social-media-infographic-2012.pdf
The "Blended Learning: A Disruptive Innovation" infographic examines what blended learning is.  Even though the focus is K-12, it does provide some good background information and a general overview on blended learning models.
Blended Learning: A Disruptive Innovation Infographic.  Source: http://knewton.marketing.s3.amazonaws.com/images/infographics/blended-learning.jpg
Click to see full graphic.  Source: http://knewton.marketing.s3.amazonaws.com/images/infographics/blended-learning.jpg
The "Status of Online Education" infographic is based on survey data from the Babson Survey Research Group and presents data on online education as seen by chief academic officers at institutions across the country.
Status of Online Education Infographic.  Source: http://www.pearsonlearningsolutions.com/assets/downloads/reports/changing-course-survey.pdf
Click to see full graphic.  Source: http://www.pearsonlearningsolutions.com/assets/downloads/reports/changing-course-survey.pdf
The "Flipped Classroom" infographic presents information on what the flipped classroom model is and how it is implemented.
Flipped Classroom infographic.  Source http://knewton.marketing.s3.amazonaws.com/images/infographics/flipped-classroom.jpg
Click to see full graphic.  Source: http://knewton.marketing.s3.amazonaws.com/images/infographics/flipped-classroom.jpg
The "State of Digital Education" infographic looks at the impact of the Internet on education.
State of Digital Education infographic.  Source: http://knewton.marketing.s3.amazonaws.com/images/infographics/state-of-digital-education.jpg
Click to see full graphic.  Source: http://knewton.marketing.s3.amazonaws.com/images/infographics/state-of-digital-education.jpg
And the "Envisioning the Future of Education Technology" infographic examines a variety of emerging technologies and what their impact might be on education.
Envisioning the Future of Education infographic.  Source: http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/envisioning-the-future-of-education-technology_50291a3e6125d.png
Click to see full graphic.  Source: http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/envisioning-the-future-of-education-technology_50291a3e6125d.png

These are all infographics on technology and education.  What infographics are you seeing relative to your disciplines?  Do you see a use for infographics in the classroom?  Has anyone considered infographics as an output for a student research project?

Friday, March 1, 2013

Best Practices for Smart Classrooms: Accessing Resources

There are many resources for Smart Classrooms that are available on NSCC's Campus Pipeline (http://pipeline.northshore.edu) under the "My North Shore" tab.  

When you click on the "My North Shore" tab, look under the "College Departments" header and then click on the "Academic Technology" link.  


An image of Pipeline's "My North Shore" Tab
This is the initial view under Campus Pipeline.  Note the College Department section on the left.  Note Academic Technology in that section.
Here you'll find many helpful resources from classroom documentation to step-by-step guides and video tutorials.  If you have any questions about these resources, please contact Dave Houle at dhoule@northshore.edu.
Academic Technology Panel in My NorthShore Tab
These are the resources under
Campus Pipeline -> MyNorthShore -> CollegeDepartments -> Academic Technology