Office of Academic Technology :: Spring Arbor University

PluggedIn: Robbie Bolton

Newsweek reports that book publisher’s sales reached nearly 280 million dollars in 2009, which includes hardcover, paperback and eBook sales (Newsweek, 2010). It is clear that books are still a staple within our society, whether in print or digital formats.

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MSN Residency 2010

Last week, graduate students from across the state gathered on main campus for the 2010 Nursing Residency.

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Top 5: August 2010

The fall semester will be here before you know it and we have a number of new resources to share with you. Here are the top five things we are reading, watching and listening to in OAT right now.

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Blackboard 9.1 is Live

The upgrade is complete and Blackboard 9.1 is available for use. If you're looking for a place to start, click the link on the right to find updated training materials and cookbooks.

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The effect of the social environment on the online learner (Part 3)

We have been discussing things that can be done in the online learning environment to enhance student motivation and interaction. One of the things we mentioned last week was the critical importance of timely feedback in the online context specifically. This week, we will talk further about feedback and further implications.

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The effect of the social environment on the online learner (Part 2)

Last week, we talked about the social nature of learning theory and how this can play out in the online learning environment context. This week, we will flesh out what what this might mean for us as we design and deliver distance education courses.

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The effect of the social environment on the online learner (Part 1)

In the Office of Academic Technology at Spring Arbor University, we are not so much in the business of teaching tools. We are very much in the business of helping faculty best use technological tools to teach.

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Top Five: July 2010

With the holiday weekend coming to a close we thought it would be nice to share the top five things we’re reading, watching and listening to in OAT right now. Enjoy.

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PluggedIn: Dr. Brian Lugioyo

When asked about the seemingly complex task of connecting students from across the globe, Dr. Lugioyo responds simply, "We just want to encourage people in their faith. Technology is just one great way to do that." Last week I talked with Dr. Lugioyo about the reality of tying students together through tech.

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Keynote Themepark

Sometimes, putting together presentation slides is no walk in the park, especially when you're racing against the clock. The problem is, your presentations are as important as ever for students learning in our visual culture. So you might ask, "How can I make my slides faster?"

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