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Introducing the Instructor of Adult Learners to Emerging Instructional Technologies

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Reviewed:: Nov 14, 2016 by Teacher Education

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Overview:

This WebQuest introduces adult learning instructors to current and emerging instructional technologies for use in their higher education classrooms. The purpose of these lessons is to allow current faculty to learn more about available emerging technologies so as to enhance the teaching and learning experience in their own classrooms.

Type of Material:

Online Course

Recommended Uses:

Can be used for in-service training of experienced faculty.

Technical Requirements:

Browser. Laptop or Desktop computer.

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Target Student Population:

Experienced faculty who teach adult learners.

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Previous teaching experience. Ability to use a computer and browse the web.

Content Quality

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Strengths:: The object does present valid and current concepts, models and skills. The material is extensive and complete. The core curriculum is important for teachers of adults to be aware of. The material presented here is scattered throughout the Internet and it is good to have this all in one web site.
Concerns:: This is a sample online course. It was constructed by the authors using a WebQuest format, but is not really a WebQuest. It needs proofreading and a bit more professional writing style.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:: Provide teachers of adult learners with materials and concepts to implement educational technology. The material can be used in many ways, and there are suggested assignments on the "student" part of the website.
Concerns:: None.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:: Labels, buttons, menu, text and general layout make the materials easy to find. The resources suggested are linked to Course Content and the links that I checked were current. The format is attractive.
Concerns:: User can easily get lost because there is no visual cue as to which part of the website the user is on (teacher side or student side).

Other Issues and Comments:: The many links should be checked to ensure that they continue to be up-to-date and working.
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