Farivar Rahimi presented on how technology affects students' learning. Students are highly motivated to use technology like computers and the internet for their studies. While technology can improve access to educational materials and collaborative learning, creating the right learning environment is important. Rahimi discussed models of learning like Jonassen's and Keller's ARCS model. Data was presented showing technology usage trends at the university over the past year. The board recommended faculty receive Blackboard training and have an online course presence. Support for technology training and course development is available.

1. Technology in Education Faculty PresentationFarivar Rahimi, ICT, ULAug 2011Farivar.Rahimi@ul.ac.zaExt. 2449

2. ContentHow Technology Effects our StudentsResponse from Academic CommunityStatus Next Step

3. Do students learn better through technology?Motivation(Interests, Intrinsic, Extrinsic, Goals, Self-Worth, Self- Efficacy,.)Cultural Influence(Categories, Family, Friends, Beliefs, Values, Habits, SocialInfluences, …)The Learning EnvironmentThe Disadvantaged StudentLearningTechnology(Self-Directed Learning, Flow State, ARCS, Cognition, Community of Learners, Academic Performance)

4. Students’ Response to ICT Use Mostly not used a PC prior to coming to UniversityKeen interest to use ICT facilities by a high percentageCollective approach to learningICT tools, such as the Internet, email and Microsoft Office critical and indispensableMore access to ICT tools means improved access to educational material.Accessible ICT facilities imply improvement in the quality of learning.A high level of collaborative learning takes place amongst the students in showing each other newly discovered computer features.Minimal supervision or intervention is needed to promote computer literacy. Once the correct environment is created, most of the effort comes from the student.

6. Jonassen Educational Model

7. A Successful Design takes into consideration:AttentionRelevanceCompetenceSatisfactionKeller’s ARCS Model

8. Active Courses

9. Last 11 Months Average Page and Course Views

10. Average Users Per Day

11. Technology Utilization Summary Report July 28

13. Sample of what you colleagues have done. Pieter NagelEGS

15. Recommendation from Feb 2011 Board MeetingFaculty members who have received their basic Blackboard training will have a minimum online presence by end of first semester, 24 June 2011 as follows. Course outlineA Presentation (PowerPoint) A few links to relevant Internet sitesAll faculty members will have received basic Blackboard training before the end of the year.

16. Support Available Blackboard Training Monday and TuesdayTurnitinWednesdaysCourse Development SupportChuene MokgokongAbram BoshieloFarivar RahimiExtension 2450