Share Paper: Tools of Engagement Project (TOEP): Discovering and exploring within a supportive professional development community

  1. Roberta (Robin) Sullivan, Center for Educational Innovation, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, United States
  2. Cherie van Putten, Binghamton University, State University of New York, United States
  3. Nathan Whitley-Grassi, Empire State College, State University of New York, United States
Tuesday, June 23 5:15 PM-7:00 PM Ballroom East

Abstract: Faculty often find the task of locating high quality Web 2.0 teaching and learning resources both time-consuming and onerous. Add to that limited professional development training and the dedicated time necessary to learn how to effectively use these tools and it is no wonder that many hesitate to use new Web 2.0 tools in their courses. Unfortunately, many of our students are fully immersed in social media and other Web 2.0 technologies for use in their everyday lives. They’re surprised and disappointed when these technologies are underutilized in their higher education experience. To solve this professional development problem faculty, instructional ...