Instructional Technology
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Instructional Technology
Although teaching and learning with technology is an old pedagogical practice
at the American College of Greece (laboratory instruction, languages,
computer simulations, skills), today with the introduction of internet
technologies it might be thought of as a "revolution" still in its infancy.
The American College of Greece, traditionally a leader in the introduction
of effective learning approaches, is committed to explore the use and
impact of modern technology in teaching and to make available to its faculty
and students tools and strategies that may be used to enhance learning.
Smart Classroom Systems
For classroom instruction using multimedia and computer technologies, IRM has
developed "SMART" classrooms. A SMART classroom system is equipped with:
- a PC hooked-up to the College's intranet via which College databases
and the Internet may be accessed
- a video/data projector for large screen projection
- a video tape player
- a DVD/CD player
- connections for tying laptop computers into the room's high-resolution
presentation system
- an amplifier with a set of wall speakers.
“SMART” classrooms are assigned to courses/sections by the
Registrar’s Office. Should you wish to have your course(s) scheduled
in such a classroom, address yourself to the Registrar (A.P. classes)
or the Dean of the Downtown Campuses (DTC classes).
To use a “SMART” Classroom, you must first attend a short
training session to become familiar with the equipment. “SMART”
Classrooms technology issues and training are supported by the Media Centers
staff of the AIST Dept., R.403, Ext. 1450.
Faculty bears full responsibility for the proper use and safety of the
equipment during their classes.
Students should not be allowed to use the equipment when a faculty member
is not present in the room.
Media Centers
The Media Centers provide support in the selection and use of instructional materials and audio-visual equipment. They distribute projection, recording, amplification and playback equipment to faculty and classes, and reserve for check out videotapes, films, CD-ROMs and DVDs.
For more information
Online Course Management
The College Web site (www.acg.edu), through its "Sign-in to Online Resources " feature, provides a system that allows instructors to post learning materials and increase communication with students via the Internet without learning HTML. In this area one may build individual pages for each course and section. Students are able to login to their course to view class material, such as notes, assignments, documentation and receive messages from their professors.
There are a number of options for integrating technology into your teaching. If you are a beginner, you might start by offering your syllabus and other course information online, or linking to relevant resources for students to access on the Web. A class web site or your course site can be used as a supplement to your face-to-face class. This is a very easy way to get started and to develop your comfort zone with online teaching. A second option involves more and frequent online activities and assignments; teachers may use a mixed approach incorporating significant face-to-face and online components. A last option is full use of the Web to teach your class; all content materials are presented online and students are engaged in activities through video conferencing or live chats, testing and evaluation are conducted entirely online.
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