Leading with Technology at UMD
Laptops in the classroom
The College of Education and Human Service Professions (CEHSP) is a laptop college, meaning that all students are required to own a laptop. In our department many classes require students to bring their laptops to use in groups and individual class activities
Teaching From a Distance Synchronously Using UMConnect and Skype
Faculty have used UMConnect for synchronous teaching:
- During H1N1 so students could join class from home (and bed!)
- To bring in guest speakers
- To teach from a distance e.g. Helen taught from South Africa to students here
Participation in UMD Tech Fest
Every year since the start of UMD's annual Tech Fest our department has been a strong presence at this mini-conference, highlighting our often "cutting edge" use of technology in education