Share Paper: Introducing the Role of a Technology Navigator in a Synchromodal Learning Environment

  1. John Bell, Michigan State University, United States
  2. William Cain, Michigan State University, United States
  3. Sandra Sawaya, Michigan State University, United States
Tuesday, June 25 5:55 PM-6:15 PM Salon A

Abstract: This paper introduces the new role of Technology Navigator to support instructors with the particular challenges of teaching face-to-face and online students in the same section at the same time. This role includes the technology tasks often associated with technology assistants, such as ensuring that the needed technologies are functioning for all students. It also includes the pedagogical tasks both in preparation for teaching and in the moment of teaching that have often been left to the instructor.