Selecting a Technology Device that Provides Maximum Educational Benefit

Scott W. ShermanDivisional Administrator of Technology for the College of PharmacyE-mail: scott.sherman@wne.edu

Beth E. WelchAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs E-mail: bwelch1@wne.edu

Thomas J. MooreMultimedia SpecialistE-mail: tjmoore@wne.edu

• Instructional delivery• Engagement• Collaboration• Evaluation

• Preparation for career• Licensing exams, e-medical records,

informational resources• Marketing Value (it’s sexy)

Why use personal computing devices in the curriculum?

Just how much technology do we use?• Lecture Capture (Echo 360)• Note Taking System (One Note)• Administering Exams (LockDown Browser)• Unified Communication (Outlook)• Simulation (SCEs)• Classroom Presenter Tools• Web-Based Medical Records (Web-Based Medical

Records)• Active Participation Tools (TurningPoint)

Prepare Learners for a world that utilizes technology heavily

When does technology create a hindrance to instruction?• Wrong versions/outdated

versions• Incompatibilities• Equipment failures• Viruses

• Consistent Hardware• Consistent Software• Consistent Configuration• Minimum Downtime =

Maximum Educational Value

Same Tech for Each Student

• Form Factor• Rotating Screen• Bend Over Backwards• Two Piece

Which Device Would you Choose ?

• Screen• Keyboard• Pen• Sound• Ease of transition from

laptop to tablet• Ports

Which Device Would you Choose ?

Conclusions !

Questions ?