Keynote at Texas Community College Technology Forum
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Gadgets, Games and Gadgets, Games and Gizmos: Community Gizmos: Community Colleges of the Future Colleges of the Future By: Karl M. Kapp, Ed.D. Professor, Instructional Technology Bloomsburg University www.karlkapp.blogspot.com
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Gadgets, Games and Gizmos: Community Colleges of the FutureIs your community college prepared for the new breed of learner – a learner raised on a steady diet of video games, electronic gadgets, and Smartphones? Wondering how to integrate new technologies to break out of the traditional classroom paradigm? Can’t imagine how anyone would integrate video games and Twitter to teach, recruit and enroll students? In this keynote, Karl Kapp, a noted author, speaker and technologist focusing on the convergence of learning, technology and education explores how consumer-based gadgets, games and web widgets are impacting educational strategies, recruitment efforts and content delivery at the community college level. Explore the influence of games, virtual worlds and Web 2.0 on learning preferences, expectations and collaboration. Discover how technological influences are profoundly impacting community colleges. Learn to leverage technology for educational and administrative excellence.
Transcript of Keynote at Texas Community College Technology Forum
Gadgets, Games and Gizmos: Gadgets, Games and Gizmos: Community Colleges of the Community Colleges of the
FutureFuture
By:Karl M. Kapp, Ed.D.
Professor, Instructional TechnologyBloomsburg University
www.karlkapp.blogspot.com
http://www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/
Brief history of…
The World
We’ve learned and struggled for a fewyears here figuring out how to make a decent phone. PC guys are not going to just figure this out.
They’re not going to just walk in.
--Palm CEO Ed Colligan, 16 Nov 2006
ENIAC's main control panel
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What actions should I take based on this
information?
What variables do I balance to keep my
person happy?How should I
manage my time?
What leadershipstrategy should I
use?
What activities give me the most return
for my efforts?
Can I trust this person who wants to team with me to accomplish a goal?
What can we create together?
Found at bat-blog.com
A college graduate sued her alma mater forA college graduate sued her alma mater for $72,000 -- the full cost of her tuition and then some$72,000 -- the full cost of her tuition and then some -- because she couldn’t find a job (CNN)-- because she couldn’t find a job (CNN)
Community College— 28% borrow an average of $5,879
New Approach
es are Needed
New Approach
es are Needed
Solutions
1. Provide a challenge2. Learning as a
process3. Leverage immersive
environments4. Play Games5. Go Mobile6. Expand the
Classroom
I’m a Boss, too.
Solution #1: Provide a Challenge
Say Dadda
Solution #2: Learning as a process
Refer learners to a Blackboard Course Site for homework
Conduct a classroom session
Review with self-paced e-learning
Learning as a Process
Solution #3: Leverage immersive environments
Solution #4: Play games
Solution #5: Go Mobile
Step Three: Lower Machine
Maui 1.3 miles
Pacific Ocean
H: 79°L: 68°
Solution #6:Expand the classroom
Use the tools
Real-timeaccess to faculty member
Quick question
BroadcastingThoughts and
Opinions
SendingStudents
Reminders.
Assignments
Answering one questionleads to more questions
Reach outside of the four walls of a classroom
Focused Chats
Clarification of Terms
Tips and Techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
Posting/Collection ofof ValuableResources
Listing ofExperts or
Faculty with Similar Interest
Link to the Field
Advice from Alumni
Creating a bridge to alumni, students and
industry through a community via Web 2.0
Continual Education
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Create Youtube Moments.
The Future
Casual FridayAre you a 36 year-old IT Manager looking for pants that won’t constrict when you’re crawling behind a network router in a closet on the third floor? You’ve found them in the Casual Friday. Generous seat. No-wrinkle technology. Higher waistband to slim down your appearance. Front pleats for a dressier look that can impress customers in the office, and perform in the server room.Price: $40.00 USD/$10,560 Lindens
Go ahead…jump in!
Solutions
1. Provide a challenge2. Learning as a
process3. Leverage immersive
environments4. Play Games5. Go Mobile6. Expand the
Classroom
Questions/More Information• http://www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/
– Recommended books– Samples and Examples
• Learning in 3D– www.learningin3d.info
• Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning– www.gadgetsgamesandgizmos.com
• Email: [email protected]• Email: [email protected]
