Idaho State University

TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM:STUDENT LEADERS TODAY, TOMORROW, AND

BEYOND

Meeting the Needs of ISU Students & Preparing Them

for the Future267% Growth in Online OfferingsTechnologically Savvy StudentsProliferation of Mobile TechnologiesEmployers’ Expectations

Overview: Arts and Letters Pilot

ProjectVirtual Testing CenterMobile Technology in the Classroom

Branch CampusesLower DivisionUpper DivisionGraduate CoursesContent vs. Methods

Virtual Testing CenterAddress Testing Integrity with Online CoursesMobile Testing Center to Increase Flexibility and Address Space IssuesEnhance Test Security/Integrity with ProctoringInitially: In-Person Testing (on-campus)Ultimately: Develop Technology Assisted Proctoring

Pilot Project: A Data-Driven

ApproachFaculty Submit Project ProposalMonitor Project Successes and ChallengesPrepare a Final Report Documenting OutcomesExecutive Summary Prepared by the College

Technology in the Classroom: Idaho Falls

ComponentGeneral Education CoursesContent vs. Methods

English 1101—English CompositionHistory 2291—The Historian’s Craft

Increase Teaching Resources for Students at a Distance CampusReconnect Distance Campuses

Technology in the Classroom: Historical

GIS ProgramUpper Division & Graduate CourseTechnology Focused CourseUse of Geographical Information SystemsUse of Digital MediaHistory 4427/5527—North American West

Technology in the Classroom: MPA

ProgramGraduate CoursesNon-Traditional StudentsDiscipline Demands TechnologyDevelop Products That Will Increase Occupational OpportunitiesPolitical Science 5503—Administrative ProcessPolitical Science 5553— Public Policy AnalysisPolitical Science 5554— Public Personnel Admin

Technology in the Classroom:

Sociocultural AnthropologyGraduate-Level Course

Methodological CourseLinked to Health ProfessionsEmphasis on Tools that Enhance Study of CultureResearch-FocusedANTH 6625—Sociocultural Anthropology

Anticipated OutcomesIncreased AccessGreater Student EngagementEnhanced Student LearningEnriched Outcome AssessmentSuperior Job PlacementData-Driven Decision-Making

Other Pilot Projects: Joining Our Colleagues In Mobile

TechnologiesThe Ohio State University

Oklahoma State University

Cal State University—Northridge

Reed College

University of Maryland

Colgate University

Idaho iPad Pilot Project - Idaho State Department of Education

Supporting and Sustaining Mobile

TechnologyISU and Apple collaborate on marketing resources to enhance the pilot program funding support via the College of Arts and Letters site page

Opportunities for Alumni and Donors

Reaching out to identified and supportive donors to provide a technology gift opportunity that will directly benefit the student

Transformative educational gift at Idaho State University

Matching Support from Donors and Foundations

Federal and private matching grants for mobile technology funding support as demonstrated in peer universities

Idaho State University will assume a leadership position with our “students first” mission

“The Future is Already Here – It is Just Not Evenly Distributed”

William Gibson