1. Selecting a Technology Device that Provides
Maximum Educational Benefit
Scott W. Sherman
Divisional Administrator of Technology for the College of Pharmacy
E-mail: scott.sherman@wne.edu
Beth E. Welch
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
E-mail: bwelch1@wne.edu
Thomas J. Moore
Multimedia Specialist
E-mail: tjmoore@wne.edu
2. • Instructional delivery
• Engagement
• Collaboration
• Evaluation
• Preparation for career
• Licensing exams, e-medical records,
informational resources
• Marketing Value (it’s sexy)
Why use personal computing devices in the
curriculum?
3. Just how much technology do we use?
• Lecture Capture (Echo 360)
• Note Taking System (One Note)
• Administering Exams (LockDown Browser)
• Unified Communication (Outlook)
• Simulation (SCEs)
• Classroom Presenter Tools
• Web-Based Medical Records (Web-Based Medical
Records)
• Active Participation Tools (TurningPoint)
Prepare Learners for a world that utilizes technology heavily
4. When does technology
create a hindrance to
instruction?
• Wrong versions/outdated
versions
• Incompatibilities
• Equipment failures
• Viruses
5. • Consistent Hardware
• Consistent Software
• Consistent Configuration
• Minimum Downtime =
Maximum Educational
Value
Same Tech for Each Student
6. • Form Factor
• Rotating Screen
• Bend Over Backwards
• Two Piece
Which Device Would you Choose ?
7. • Screen
• Keyboard
• Pen
• Sound
• Ease of transition from
laptop to tablet
• Ports
Which Device Would you Choose ?
