Pre-Symposium Workshops
Enhancing learning using technology
Location
CHS Computer Lab
Start Date
25-1-2013 9:30 AM
Abstract
Overview
The workshop will be aimed at course directors, academic leaders, course coordinators, faculty members and anyone who is engaged in or interested to teach and develop courses using technology. The workshop will offer the participants an opportunity to gain familiarity with a variety of approaches and technologies around the use of technology in Health Profession’s Education (HPE). Hands on practice of developing lessons / courses will be embedded within theoretical models of teaching and learning with technology.
Objectives
By the end of the workshop, the participants will be able to:
- Recognize the need and advantages of incorporating the use of technology for teaching and learning in HPE
- Identify a variety of approaches around the use of technology to enhance learning in HPE
- Identify and use appropriate resources available to enhance teaching and learning in HPE
- Plan sessions / courses with appropriate use of technology to maximize student engagement and learning
- Discuss importance of evaluating the use technology for teaching and learning
Enhancing learning using technology
CHS Computer Lab
Overview
The workshop will be aimed at course directors, academic leaders, course coordinators, faculty members and anyone who is engaged in or interested to teach and develop courses using technology. The workshop will offer the participants an opportunity to gain familiarity with a variety of approaches and technologies around the use of technology in Health Profession’s Education (HPE). Hands on practice of developing lessons / courses will be embedded within theoretical models of teaching and learning with technology.
Objectives
By the end of the workshop, the participants will be able to:
- Recognize the need and advantages of incorporating the use of technology for teaching and learning in HPE
- Identify a variety of approaches around the use of technology to enhance learning in HPE
- Identify and use appropriate resources available to enhance teaching and learning in HPE
- Plan sessions / courses with appropriate use of technology to maximize student engagement and learning
- Discuss importance of evaluating the use technology for teaching and learning