The document outlines the integration of technology in education at Texas State University – San Marcos, detailing its organizational structure for instructional technologies support. It highlights various technological tools and platforms used in teaching, including Sakai and TK20, while addressing issues such as accessibility and compliance. Additionally, it discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using Web 2.0 technologies, as well as examples of projects facilitated by the Instructional Technology Services department.

1. Using Technology in Educationat Texas State University – San MarcosEmin SağlamerInstructional Technologies SupportTexas State University – San Marcos

2. Where Does ITS Fit in the Organization Chart?PresidentDr. Denise TrauthVP of Information TechnologyDr. Van WyattITSAssociate VPDr. Milt NeilsenTechnology ResourcesAssociate VPMark HughesLibraryAssociate VP Joan Heath

3. ITS DepartmentsAcademic ComputingClassroom TechnologiesETC-SupportVideo ProductionInstructional DesignETC-Research & Development

4. TXSTATE Educational Infrastructure ServicesLearning Management System: Sakaihttp://sakaiproject.org/Portfolio System: TK20http://www.tk20.com/University Website: Magnoliahttp://www.magnolia-cms.com/Adobe Connecthttp://www.adobe.com/ConnectWebConference Turn It Inhttp://turnitin.com/

5. Examples of Technology Use in EducationInstructor may use:Student ID readers to take attendanceClickers for a pop up quiz in the teaching theater.TRACS to provide materials for an online or face to face course.Web 2.0 sites such as Google Docs for student group projects.Adobe Connect for office hours / exam reviews.Streaming Media Server to share clips from Hollywood movies with students.

6. Issues to Consider When Teaching With TechnologyPedagogyEqual Access to MaterialsCopyright & Fair UseFERPA complianceTOS ComplianceAccessibility

7. Why Use TXSTATE Hosted Technology Solutions?Free Access to Teaching TechnologiesSingle Login Multi Use Tools:TRACSFree Dedicated Technical SupportProtected PrivacyBackup / RecoveryCompliance with University PoliciesAccess to Colleagues

8. Why Use Web 2.0 Tools? Pros / ConsProsSocial Media Concept is Missing in TRACSLeverage New TechnologiesStudents Have Access to Their Work Post GraduationBetter Exposure for Student WorkEasier to Share with Peers for Review.Better Looking UI Design.ConsNo Guarantee of LongevityNo Migration PathwaysSubject to a Third Party TOSPrivacy ConcernsFerpa ConsiderationsCopyright ProtectionLegal Representation

9. Buzz Word Role Call!!BUZZ WORD ROLL CALL

10. Web 2.0Web 2.0

11. Social MediaSocial Media

12. Cloud ComputingCloud Computing

13. TOSTOS

14. FERPAFERPA

15. Fair UseFAIR USE

16. Creative Commons

17. Building Learning Communities Online WorkshopsBuilding Learning Communities Online Workshops for InstructorsThese are the Web 2.0 sites we cover:Twitter / PlurkFacebookBloggerFlickrSlideShareYouTube / VimeoGoogle DocsDeliciousPageFlakesSecond Life

18. Examples of Activities Created By ITSOn Campus Lessons & Tutorials:TRACS Site: Learning ModulesSecond Life 101Adobe Connect RecordingOnline MeetingFlash Presentation / TutorialObject Oriented Programming Tutorial

19. Examples of Web 2.0 Projects ITS CreatedFacebookITS Facebook PageWordPressAha! Blog for Instructors by InstructorsXtraNormal: Course AssignmentHealth Information Management ActivitiesGoogle EarthEl Cerrito Village ExplorationSecond LifeTXSTATE Virtual CampusVimeoITS Video Channel

20. Questions?