Improving Lectures with Technology

• Successful Lectures with Computer Projection
  Information on insuring that you are prepared and your presentations run smoothly.


• Troubleshooting Your Presentation
  Solutions for common problems that arise when using technology during presentations.


• Portable Computers and Projectors for Classrooms
  Useful information on acquiring and using digital projection equipment at the University of Oregon.


• Unleashing the Power of PowerPoint
  PowerPoint as a tool will not, in and of itself, improve student learning. It’s the way that instructors use PowerPoint that can encourage student learning by strategically employing it to engage students in the learning process, incorporating classroom assessment techniques and using methods geared toward reaching multiple learning styles.
  
  
  • Improving Your PowerPoint Slides a Basic Introduction
    General guidelines for producing presentation slides that are readable and effective. Also contains information about using software programs to create presentations.


• Using Clickers (Personal Response Systems) to Facilitate Active Learning in the Classroom
  Clickers allow instructors to assess students’ understanding of the subject matter, receive immediate feedback and reinforcement for what is being learned, get shy and under-prepared students to participate, poll students’ opinions and preferences instantly, observe student misconceptions, and encourage peer instruction.


• Lecturing Tips and Techniques
• Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs)
  Classroom assessment is critical to any learner-driven--as opposed to content-driven--education. Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) provide crucial feedback from students about their on-going understanding of course material.


• FAQs about Presenting and Facilitating
  Answers questions about everything from stage fright to stimulating discussion.


• Enriching Discussions with Technology
  Presents resources on the uses of technology in discussions.


• Direct Assistance from TEP
  • TEP's videotaping and consultation service
    Setup an appointment to have yourself videotaped during lecture and then review your behaviors and interactions in a private confidential consultation.
  
  
  • Schedule a classroom observation
    At your request, the Teaching Effectiveness Program can send a staff member to observe your class.
  
  
  • TEP makes house calls!
    The Teaching Effectiveness Program will come to your office and work with you toward adapting existing technology to your instructional ends.