Technology Tools for reaching a Technological Generation

Technology Tools for Reaching a Technological Generation:

Technology Tools for Reaching a Technological Generation Michael Maxwell March 21, 2011 Morehouse College

Outline:

Outline Discussion: Why Technology? Technology Terms Did You Know? 4.0 Discussion Mercer TRIO Programs / Technology Technology Tools Podcasting

Why Technology?:

Why Technology? Technology-Driven Generation Today's students spend time in chat rooms, on the cell phone, and get help on their homework online. Must be able to meet the needs of today’s student Assists in working efficiently and promotes teamwork

Technology Term Quiz:

Technology Term Quiz

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FREEWARE Software that is at a minimal cost to the user Software that is of no cost to the user Software that is of no cost, with a prospective of a donation Software that is offered at a regular cost to the user

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Donationware Software that is offered at a regular cost to the user Software that is of no cost, with a prospective of a donation Software offered at a discount to the user Software that is offered to the user when a donation is given

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Shareware Software that offers a free trial version at no cost to the user for a limited time Software that offers a free trial version with minimal cost to the user for a limited time Software that is offered at a regular cost to the user Software that is designed to be shared with other users for free

DID YOU KNOW? 4.0:

DID YOU KNOW? 4.0

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Alarming Facts from Did You Know More Video was Uploaded to YouTube in the last 2 months than if major networks had been airing new content 24/7/365 in since 1948 Major Networks (200 Years) – 10 million unique visitors every month Social Networking Sites(10 Years) – 250 million unique visitors every month Average American Teenager sends 2,272 Dell has earned $3 Million dollars since using twitter posts in 2007 Obama leveraging $55 million in 29 days using social media Michael Jackson’s death bumped the entire 2009 Iranian Election as #1 posts on Twitter

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What can Technology help you with? Better Communication with Students/Parents Efficient Teamwork amongst program staff Students/Parents to know what is going on in the program “Outside of the box” ways to deliver program services Office Online Shared Calender Developing E-Learning in TRIO

Wiggio – Group Management:

Wiggio – Group Management “Making It Easier to Work in Groups”

Wiggio – Group Management:

Wiggio – Group Management

GET THE SALE:

GET THE SALE

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Can WIGGIO help your program?

EDU2.0 – The Online LMS :

EDU2.0 – The Online LMS Give your students the opportunity to experience online learning

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Can EDU 2.0 help your program?

Podcasting:

Podcasting A podcast (or non- streamed webcast ) is a series of digital media files (either audio or video ) that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication .

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Is it a difficult task to create a podcast?

What will you need:

What will you need Audacity - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Windows Movie Maker PowerPoint Microphone Video Camera – Webcam Topic FAFSA RECRUITMENT COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

DELIVER THE SERVICE:

DELIVER THE SERVICE

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Please Rate The Group’s Podcast Horrible Not Good Average Great Excellent

WORKSHOP EVALUATION:

WORKSHOP EVALUATION

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I was well informed about the objectives/outline of this workshop Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

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The workshop lived up to my expectations. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

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The content is relevant to my job. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

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The workshop activities stimulated my learning. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

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The activities in this workshop gave me sufficient practice and feedback. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

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The pace of this workshop was appropriate. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

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The instructor was well prepared. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

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The instructor was helpful. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

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I accomplished the objectives of this workshop. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

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I will be able to use what I learned in this workshop Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

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The workshop was a good way for me to learn this content. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

THANK YOU Michael Maxwell mmmaxwell@morehouse.edu (404) 653-7832:

THANK YOU Michael Maxwell mmmaxwell@morehouse.edu (404) 653-7832