Overview

This book uses a mix of personal narratives, anecdotal evidence, and research-based findings to tell the story of a small, urban community college’s efforts to develop and nurture a Community of Practice (CoP) that would galvanize the campus’ adoption of Educational Technology. Located in one of the poorest congressional district in the United States, Hostos Community College, a Hispanic-serving institution and part of the City University of New York (CUNY), has a unique history rooted in activism, advocacy, and community outreach, and has built a reputation for technology innovation. This book is a collection of writing from faculty and staff members whose decades of experience integrating technology into the classroom pre-dates many of the official initiatives now in place at CUNY. 

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Author:   Kate S. Wolfe ,  Kate Lyons ,  Carlos Guevara ,  Jacqueline DiSanto
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   2019 ed.
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783030170400

ISBN 10:   3030170403
Pages:   209
Publication Date:   14 August 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Section I. Our Context and Why It Matters.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Leading Above the Fray: Turning Challenges into Opportunities.- 3. Change Management in Practice: Creating a Culture That Promotes Technology Adoption.- 4. Who We Are and Why It Matters.- 5. Where We Fit.- Section II. A Mindful Approach to Community Building.- 6. Inspiring the Innovators Through Professional Development Initiatives.- 7. The Online Learning Initiative: Training the Early Adopters.- 8. Reaching Beyond the Innovators.- 9. Celebrating the Innovators.- 10. Through the Eyes of an Early Adopter.- Section III. Opportunities and Challenges.- 11. Preparing Our Students.- 12. Expanding Access to Education Through Open Educational Resources (OERs).- 13. Creating a Safe Environment for Innovators.- Section IV. “I only work with the converted”: Converting the Technology Skeptics Through Proof and Credibility.- 14. Living with the Skeptics: A Personal Journey.- 15. Connecting the Dots: Data from a Personal Perspective.- 16. Building Community Through Assessment.- 17. Moving through Hostos, a Student Grown into a Staff and Faculty Member.

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Kate S. Wolfe is Associate Professor of Psychology in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department at Hostos Community College, City University of New York, USA. Kate Lyons is Associate Professor, Head of Reference, and Information Technology Librarian at Hostos Community College, City University of New York, USA. Carlos Guevara is Director of the Office of Educational Technology and Co-Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Hostos Community College, City University of New York, USA.

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