George Watson, Associate Dean, College of Arts & SciencesJanet de Vry, Manager, Information Technology – User Services

University of Delaware

“ “I have felt that things introduced in ITUE could be pursued using the PRESENT as a

resource.” (Biology)

“ITUE provided the motivation…Present provided the technical assistance to capture

my ideas.” (Consumer Studies)

Strengths of Partner: PRESENT─IT Professionals

• IT staff provide ongoing follow up in a fully staffed and equipped center

• Technological expertise

• Educational expertise

• History of offering hands-on technology training

PRESENT Philosophy

• Establish learning goals

• Identify the various interactions- Faculty/student- Student/student- Student/content

• Explore the technology that enhances these interactions

• Consider how technology matches learning goals, faculty expertise and time commitment

PRESENT Programs

• Winter and Summer teaching, learning and technology institutes

• Year long training program

• One-on-one consultations and collaborations

• Projects to implement faculty teaching/learning goals

• Showcase and publicize faculty projects

Collaborations

• Joint WebCT/ITUE weeklong institute

• WebCT discussion group training co-taught by faculty and IT in PBL format

• Technology assistance grants

• PBL Clearinghouse

• Wireless carts for PBL classroom

Technology Assistance Grants

• Grants of staff/student time

• Focused goals, time, deliverables

• Team approach

• Common denominator:

Active LearningActive Learning

“With the combination of ITUE and PRESENT I've been able to use PBL in combination

with new technologies.” (Museum Studies)

Strengths of Partner: ITUE──Faculty

• Problem-Based Learning (PBL) training from practitioners

• Collegial environment

• Ongoing peer support

• Funding and recognition through grants

• Provide energized faculty interested in exploring technology and PBL

ITUE Philosophy

Undergraduate courses should help students:

• think critically and enhance their ability to analyze and solve real world problems.

• develop skill in gathering and evaluating information needed for solving problems.

• gain experience working cooperatively in teams and small groups.

• acquire versatile and effective communication skills.

ITUE Programs

• Faculty-led training and interactions

• Faculty mentoring faculty

• A safe and collegial environment for learning

• Promotion of faculty accomplishments

• IT staff teach side-by-side in program

Faculty interestedboth PBL and

technology

Consultants take PBL ideas and find

the right technology

Faculty interestedin PBL and

active learning

Faculty interestedin instructional

technology

They are empowered to design problems using

online resources

They gain awareness of PBL and other active learning strategies

“Marriage” of PBLand technology

PRESENT staffreinforces ITUE

PRESENT staff attend ITUE and become PBL practitioners

Partner—identify potential partners- What are the strengths of each

unit?- Are they compatible or competitive?

Build a relationship by working together on selected projects

Learn from each other

Promoting Student Engagement through Teamwork:Partnering Faculty Leaders with IT User Services

Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education

Practical Resources for Educators Seeking Effective New Technologies