San Francisco State University
Instructional Technologies
Digital information technologies are transforming the way we work, learn, and communicate. Within this digital revolution are new learning approaches that transform hierarchical, industrial-based models of teaching and learning. The... more
The second edition continues the dialogue on learning as a social process, deepening the discussion on collaboration, openness, and related Web 2.0 tools. Case studies and tested strategies make up much of the content, with the final part... more
"This paper provides a look at the development of a new culture of assessment in higher education with the use of electronic portfolios (ePortfolios). It uses the metaphor of horticulture to describe how an inter-institutional program,... more
This qualitative study explored higher education transfer student perceptions of (a) the transfer process between two- and four-year institutions, (b) social network influences on their decisions to stay in higher education, (c) the role... more
Institutional culture is a critical component in making eportfolios an integral teaching and learning tool. As instructors and students engage in using eportfolios, the campus goes through culture change in several different areas.... more
What you will learn from this session... 1.A broader understanding of change drivers and barriers at the intersection of technology and learning in higher education; 2.A stronger personal experience of the possibilities of using... more
- by Kevin Kelly
This case study describes the development and operation of a very large-section, hybrid Principles of Marketing Class. The authors describe the original structure of the class, major adaptations and decisions related to its development... more
For many higher education institutions and even some for-profit organizations, Learning Management Systems have become mission critical, enterprise-level applications. As a result each organization must make decisions about which Learning... more
A growing number of people completing or holding graduate degrees now seek non-faculty positions—also called alternative academic, or “alt-ac” positions—at different stages in their careers. While an increasing number of people with... more
The goal of teaching online is fundamentally the same as teaching face-to-face: facilitating the learning of all students to the greatest extent possible. This book differs from other books on online teaching in that, in the process of... more