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TAC Symposium: Systemic Approaches to Technology and the Curriculum May 20-21, George Mason Participants: Claremont McKenna DePauw George Mason North Carolina State University of Massachusetts, Amherst Representatives from EDUCAUSE
TAC Symposium Planning Institutional reports prepared and shared specifying: Mission (outcomes) Key features of program History of program Advantages and challenges Funding Administration Operation Impact
TAC Symposium Topics Planning for a successful program Developing the curriculum to integrate IT skills Communication and outreach Providing an adequate support structure Assessing the program
Developing the curriculum to integrate IT skills Define “curriculum” What is TAC? What are our motivations / goals? Challenges? Glenn Caffery, U. of Mass., Amherst
Developing the curriculum to integrate IT skills (contd.) Define “technology”: IT Education “IT fluency” “digital fluency” “FITness” “technology fluency” Tools for improving teaching and learning Enhance laboratory and classroom (NCSU)
Developing the curriculum to integrate IT skills (contd.) Define “across” Students of all majors? Common standards for all? Tailored for different majors? Central or shared initiative and resources? Endorsement by all departments?
Planning for a successful program Plan systematically (and systemically) Broad involvement and buy-in Align with institutional culture and values Benchmarking / borrowing best practices Establish measurable outcomes Focus on sustainability Prepare for adaptation and flexibility Dennis Trinkle, DePauw
Thank You! For more information on the TAC program at George Mason: Beth Secrist, TAC Coordinator College of Arts and Sciences