Holistic Approach to Information Technology

Designing and developing blended and online courses and teaching teachers online since 1997 I’ve presented at twenty-three related conferences since 2001, nine of them for TCC. At the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, my doctoral studies focused on “Holistic Approaches to Information Technology” resulting in the development of the graduate online course that I have now successfully delivered to masters and doctoral students fifteen times (2002-2014). The course information site complete with subject outline, readings, testimonials and a gallery of students team and individual educational website projects is online: http://astralsite.com/1799. This will be referenced in the session.

1. I plan to share highlights, tips and strategies related to making the transition from teaching face to face to teaching in computer labs and online with post-secondary students and with teachers and administrators.

2. The emphasis is on simple strategies for staying focused on priorities in the realm of teaching with technology, especially with ever-evolving media and a complex education landscape.

3. In this concentrated session, I aim to inspire meaningful fresh ideas for keeping on track with all ages and subjects as we lead all constituencies towards being successful role models and lifelong learners in the realm of teaching and learning with technology.