University of Alabama Human Environmental Sciences Interactive Technology Joy Jones University of Alabama Alumni, 2011 Created 2012
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HES – Interactive Technology Human Environmental Sciences Specialization in Interactive Technology The courses focus on methods of designing, selecting, and coordinating electronic messages, products, services, systems, digital environments and software for use in organizations. Learning activities focus on how organizations and individuals interact with technology and the resulting changes associated with the emerging knowledge workplace. - Program Overview – MS Specialization in Interactive Technology
Exposure, Part 1 Interactive Technology Camtasia Snag-It WordPress Twitter Facebook Skype Wiki E-Learning LMS Blackboard E-Reader Learning Styles Tutorial Project Management Evaluation Needs Assessment Risk Assessment Plan of Action
Exposure, Part 2 Research & Development Surveys Data Analysis Report Generation Trends Communication & Technology Limitations Opportunities Societal Acceptance Societal Change Collaborative Environment Group Projects Group Papers Student Discussions Be a Mentor Be Mentored
Reward it is rewarding to stay on the cutting edge of technology and to learn how we as a society communicate using interactive technology
Program Tips Valuable Information To Help You Succeed Dont Procrastinate Stay Focused Communicate Be Flexible Stay Connected Good To Know
Dont Procrastinate The Quality Of Your Work Is Dependent On The Development Of Your Skills Last minute work shows little effort professors will call you out on the subpar work It Is Not Difficult To Get Behind In The Classes Large amounts of independent reading and research Up to you to stay on track Procrastination Causes Stress So why do it?
Stay Focused Smart Phone: Alarm and Calendar Google Calendar Hard Copy Calendar: Old School Way! Class Wiki
Keep an Open Line of Communication Discuss Assignments Call, Text, IM, , Tweet, Video Conference Comment on the wiki Show Support Collaborate With Peers Reach Out To The Professors Falling behind in an assignment Personal issues The professors want students to reach their potential and goals. They will work with the students until the students have it right! Communicate
Be Flexible Assignments & Announcements Are In Various Places Twitter, Blackboard, Blog, Wiki, Class Update Letters Material Format Differs With Each Professor & By Semester Classes are developed as technology changes Students career paths and interests Collaborate With Team At A Designated Time Rare Differing time zones
Stay Connected Newbie Wiki Opportunity to get acquainted with peers Post information about yourself General Program Updates & Resources Knowledge Sharing Become a Guide Become a Mentor Facebook Interactive Technology
Good to Know Cite sources in APA format UA Writing center offers tutoring through Become familiar with the on-line library Macintosh computers are not supported at this time, 2012 Learn from not only the professors but from peers as well Peer reviewing is a big part of this program Introduced to new material that maybe out of a comfort zone Develop and strengthen your skills Builds analysis skills
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