Teaching and learning is
changing at a rapid rate largely because of technology. There is so much information
out there about technology and teaching, that faculty
aren't sure they're getting results equal to the effort
they put into using it. So we help faculty
design, develop, and deliver rich
learning experiences through appropriate
technologies. When we meet faculty
and educators for the first time they
could be at the beginning of their career, the
end of their career, or anywhere in betwee
n. No matter how we meet them, most of our campus partners
have something in common. They're at a transition point. Sometimes small transitions
like integrating new technology into a single assignment
with their students. Other times departments
are looking to transform an entire
curriculum. Consulting with us
has two big upsides. First we can be a
new set of eyes on a teaching challenge
you are trying to solve, and second our eyes have
seen lots of challenges and we are able to draw
on those ob
servations to get you the right
instructional solution. One thing that we know from
evidence is that investing time in planning is absolutely
critical. Designing course content so that
it reaches teaching goals is more than just writing
a syllabus. Design provides intentionality
that is critical to delivering an effective
learning experience. Our work excels because
it's built on relationships. Some relationships start
with a one-on-one meeting with the faculty, or at a
training session, a works
hop, or on a campus wide
planning committee. These relationships often form
into communities of practice or strong partnerships, with
a commitment to building on the strength of our
team and our collaborators. What I love about our group
is that it is full of experts in several interconnected
and diverse fields. DoIT Academic Technology
has trainers, consultants, designers, producers
and strategic thinkers, all collaborating with you
to enable your effective use of technology within
the UW-Madis
on student digital ecosystem. We're here to support and assist
you, to ensure that technology and teaching are connected
in ways that make sense and get great results.
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