Guiding Principles

In 1987, AAHE published an article titled "Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education." The article is one of a number of such guidelines available that can be used to develop ideas on how to make effective use of technology in supporting teaching and learning.

Good Practice...

1. Encourages Contacts Between Students and Faculty
2. Develops Reciprocity and Cooperation Among Students
3. Uses Active Learning Techniques
4. Gives Prompt Feedback
5. Emphasizes Time on Task
6. Communicates High Expectations
7. Respects Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning

From: Implementing The Seven Principles:
Technology as Lever
by Arthur W. Chickering
and Stephen C. Ehrmann

Resources

• The Web: Design for Active Learning - Katy Campbell, University of Alberta
• Paradigms for On-Line Learning, A Case Study in the Design and Implementation of an Asynchronous Learning Networks Course - John R. Bourne, Eric McMaster, Jennifer Rieger, & J. Olin Campbell, Vanderbilt University

  

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Summary

Using Technology
  Pedagogy First
  Guiding Principles
  Connecting
  Including
  Preparing
  Networking

Questions To Ask

How It Works

Technology Options

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