In this talk, Eric Simon addresses the question "Why use instructional technologies?" Although the history of education involves a continuous deployment of new technologies, they are not always put to optimal use. Eric proposes criteria to judge the appropriateness of and to identify the best practices for a newly introduced medium. Specific examples are given, as well as general guidelines for how any new educational tool may be evaluated. In conclusion, he urges that the "technology tail" never be allowed to "wag the learning dog" -- that is, that every worthwhile new technology must improve teaching and learning. Eric J. Simon, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and Health science at New England College in Henniker, NH. There, he teaches introductory biology to both science majors and non-science majors, as well as genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, and careers in science. He received his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Harvard University and MA and BA degrees in biology from Wesleyan University. Eric lives in rural New Hampshire with his wife, 2 boys, Jack the dog, and a few dozen chickens.
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