DRAFT -IT Governance Committee: Recommendations for Technology Training Wendy Holmes & Christine Work IT Governance Committee Members Spring 2008 Overview z 2 Surveys were administered to faculty & staff during the Spring 2008 semester: � Human Resources � Training Survey � IT Governance Committee � Technology Wish List Survey z Results of the survey are being utilized by HR & the committee to develop recommendations to address training & technology needs� � HR & IR are collaborating to develop recommendations to improve the availability & quality of technology- related training Highlights of Survey RESULTS z 90% of respondents identified that they would benefit from additional training & professional development experiences (HR) z Most commonly identified technology-related training needs: � Designing online surveys � Web page design � Optimizing PC performance � Intermediate Power Point � Basic & intermediate Excel Highlights of Survey RESULTS� z The majority of those responding to the survey, indicate that they need/want but do not have (IT): � SMART Boards (59%) � Internet access (54%) � Instructor computer (50%) � LCD projector (41%) Highlights of Survey RESULTS� z The majority of those responding prefer the following as methods of learning new skills &/or technologies (HR): � Interactive workshops � Individual sessions � Intensive � day sessions z The following resources were most used by survey respondents (IT): � ITS specialists � ITS helpdesk � �Experts� in department/unit Recommendations: CTL z Change name from Center for Teaching & Learning to Center for Teaching, Learning & Technology z Consider potential staffing (re)arrangements z �Set up� CTL with equipment & technology that can be utilized by faculty: � Digital cameras � DVD/CD-ROM duplicator & printer � Apple & PC workstation for video editing � Scanning workstation � IPod � Audio � Software: Adobe, Dreamweaver/Contribute, Flash Paper Photoshop, etc. z Create (formal & informal) opportunities for faculty & staff to come together to discuss technology related topics: � �Dialogue Days� � �Lunch & Learn� Recommendations: TRAINING z Create online training CALENDAR that includes all training opportunities & events z Create online training REGISTRATION process z Customized training -Submit training REQUESTS online � Efficient & appropriate training/learning methods will be developed and offered z Offer a variety of training METHODS: � Consultation � Evening sessions � Learning communities � Mentoring � �Peer Partners� � Workshops Recommendations: RESOURCES Create new & promote existing resources to support development of technological skills z �Volunteer EXPERTS� in college departments/units to be available to: � Answer questions, � Conduct (informal) individual/group [training] sessions � Mentoring � Other z Develop �Technology Learning Communities� for faculty & staff (grant-based) � Faculty & staff meet regularly throughout the semester to discuss & develop a project on a self-selected topic (ex.): � �Using New Technology for Teaching & Learning� � �Digital Media & Classroom Enhancement� z Establish grants for �Emerging Technology� Initiatives Recommendations: WEBPAGE(S) z Create webpage(s) dedicated to training & instructional technology; contents may include: � Compile & publish FAQs � Create links to (existing) tutorials � Create pictorial �Cheat Sheets� � Ex. Setting up an LCD projector� � Inventory of classroom technology �database� (see next slide) � Training Calendars; online registration & requests Recommendations: Instructional Technology INVENTORY z Instructional Technology Inventory of Classrooms: � Identify & document existing technology in classroom � Post inventory on webpage z Instructional Technology Inventory: � Identify & document existing & (shared) technology that can be utilized campus-wide (include both hardware and software) � Develop a technology use plan � Post inventory & use plan on webpage