EDUCAUSE Networking 2002 Washington, D.C. April 17, 2002 “Instructional Technology: Educational Gains and Policy Implications” David Ward President American Council on Education Copyright David Ward, 2002. This work is the intellectual property of the author. Permission is granted for this material to be shared for non-commercial, educational purposes, provided that this copyright appears on the reproduced materials and notice is given that the copying is by permission of the author. To disseminate otherwise or to republish requires written permission from the author

Gains of Information Technology Accelerated communication and connectivity Improved and enhanced data access Improved administrative infrastructure Positive impact on local economy Enriched audiovisual pedagogy

Limits to Innovation Individual/unit Traditional learning models Organizational culture Professional advancement Spasmodic strategies Policy ambiguity

Network—Policy Issues Inter-institutional collaboration Unified federal agenda Distance education—student aid Spectrum allocation Intellectual property—TEACH ACT Educational policy board

Sept. 11—Policy Issues SEVIS Sensitive courses Cyber-security Coordination