poster -
72 The Award for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology:The Road to Realization
Fran
White, University of Richmond
Laura Byrd, University of Richmond
Computer technology has invaded college campuses from
networked dorm rooms to online registration. In fact, one of the most
sacrosanct locations on campus has begun to feel the touch of technology-the
classroom. The space where teaching and
learning work in tandem has been re-invented.
No longer can teachers be guaranteed the safe harbor of chalkboards,
overhead projectors and podiums. Now
their world is inhabited by PowerPoint presentations, Elmos, wireless networks
and websites. Classrooms exist
virtually, outside their physical space.
Students continue classroom dialogue well past official class
hours. All faculty, even those who do not
wish to integrate computer technology into their teaching, are affected. It can
be as simple a change as replacing chalkboards with whiteboards or as complex
as using laptops and webboards during the class period.
At the University of Richmond, the Academic Technology
Services team assists faculty with the integration of technology into their
teaching. Faculty receives one-on-one
tutoring, workshops, production services, even in-class instruction for their
students. While these efforts have
proved very helpful to faculty, there was still a component missing-recognition
for the work the faculty has done on his/her own to make this integration
possible. To fill the void, the Award
for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology was created. This year, ATS
honored seven faculty members and awarded $10,000 to be used in teaching. The
process that was used to create and legitimize the award, as well as the
selection process were very interesting and unique.
We propose a poster session entitled, "The Award for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology: The Road to Realization." The poster will illustrate the progress of the award, from conception to fulfillment. The poster will provide a stepping-off point for discussion with members of the ATS team who will be available for questions and answers.