Idaho State University

TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM:STUDENT LEADERS TODAY, TOMORROW, AND

BEYOND

Meeting the Needs of ISU Students & Preparing Them

for the Future267% Growth in Online Offerings

Technologically Savvy Students

Proliferation of Mobile Technologies

Employers’ Expectations

Overview: Arts and Letters Pilot

ProjectVirtual Testing Center

Mobile Technology in the Classroom

Branch CampusesLower DivisionUpper DivisionGraduate CoursesContent vs. Methods

Virtual Testing CenterAddress Testing Integrity with Online Courses

Mobile Testing Center to Increase Flexibility and Address Space Issues

Enhance Test Security/Integrity with Proctoring

Initially: In-Person Testing (on-campus)

Ultimately: Develop Technology Assisted Proctoring

Pilot Project: A Data-Driven

ApproachFaculty Submit Project Proposal

Monitor Project Successes and Challenges

Prepare a Final Report Documenting Outcomes

Executive Summary Prepared by the College

Technology in the Classroom: Idaho Falls

ComponentGeneral Education Courses

Content vs. MethodsEnglish 1101—English CompositionHistory 2291—The Historian’s Craft

Increase Teaching Resources for Students at a Distance Campus

Reconnect Distance Campuses

Technology in the Classroom: Historical

GIS ProgramUpper Division & Graduate Course

Technology Focused Course

Use of Geographical Information Systems

Use of Digital Media

History 4427/5527—North American West

Technology in the Classroom: MPA

ProgramGraduate Courses

Non-Traditional Students

Discipline Demands Technology

Develop Products That Will Increase Occupational Opportunities

Political Science 5503—Administrative Process

Political Science 5553— Public Policy Analysis

Political Science 5554— Public Personnel Admin

Technology in the Classroom:

Sociocultural AnthropologyGraduate-Level Course

Methodological Course

Linked to Health Professions

Emphasis on Tools that Enhance Study of Culture

Research-Focused

ANTH 6625—Sociocultural Anthropology

Anticipated Outcomes

Increased Access

Greater Student Engagement

Enhanced Student Learning

Enriched Outcome Assessment

Superior Job Placement

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Other Pilot Projects: Joining Our Colleagues In Mobile

TechnologiesThe Ohio State University

Oklahoma State University

Cal State University—Northridge

Reed College

University of Maryland

Colgate University

Idaho iPad Pilot Project - Idaho State Department of Education

Supporting and Sustaining Mobile

TechnologyISU and Apple collaborate on marketing resources to enhance the pilot program funding support via the College of Arts and Letters site page

Opportunities for Alumni and Donors

Reaching out to identified and supportive donors to provide a technology gift opportunity that will directly benefit the student

Transformative educational gift at Idaho State University

Matching Support from Donors and Foundations

Federal and private matching grants for mobile technology funding support as demonstrated in peer universities

Idaho State University will assume a leadership position with our “students first” mission

“The Future is Already Here – It is Just Not Evenly Distributed”

William Gibson