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Technological Innovation at Idaho State University: Empowering Student Leaders for Tomorrow's Challenges

Explore Idaho State University's cutting-edge initiatives integrating technology in education, shaping student leaders for the future. Discover the 267% growth in online offerings, mobile technologies, and meeting employers' expectations. From virtual testing centers to mobile technology integration, be part of the innovative journey enhancing student learning. Witness how the university pioneers in technology-assisted proctoring, historical GIS programs, and discipline-specific courses like MPA and sociocultural anthropology. Join hands with ISU in shaping a tech-savvy generation ready to excel. "The future is already here – it is just not evenly distributed." (500 characters)

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Technological Innovation at Idaho State University: Empowering Student Leaders for Tomorrow's Challenges

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  1. Idaho State University TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM: STUDENT LEADERS TODAY, TOMORROW, AND BEYOND

  2. Meeting the Needs of ISU Students & Preparing Them for the Future • 267% Growth in Online Offerings • Technologically SavvyStudents • Proliferation of Mobile Technologies • Employers’ Expectations

  3. Overview: Arts and Letters Pilot Project • Virtual Testing Center • Mobile Technology in the Classroom • Branch Campuses • Lower Division • Upper Division • Graduate Courses • Content vs. Methods

  4. Virtual Testing Center • Address Testing Integrity with Online Courses • Mobile Testing Center to Increase Flexibility and Address Space Issues • Enhance Test Security/Integrity with Proctoring • Initially: In-Person Testing (on-campus) • Ultimately: Develop Technology Assisted Proctoring

  5. Pilot Project: A Data-Driven Approach • Faculty Submit Project Proposal • Monitor Project Successes and Challenges • Prepare a Final Report Documenting Outcomes • Executive Summary Prepared by the College

  6. Technology in the Classroom: Idaho Falls Component • General Education Courses • Content vs. Methods • English 1101—English Composition • History 2291—The Historian’s Craft • Increase Teaching Resources for Students at a Distance Campus • Reconnect Distance Campuses

  7. Technology in the Classroom: Historical GIS Program • Upper Division & Graduate Course • Technology Focused Course • Use of Geographical Information Systems • Use of Digital Media • History 4427/5527—North American West

  8. Technology in the Classroom: MPA Program • Graduate Courses • Non-Traditional Students • Discipline Demands Technology • Develop Products That Will Increase Occupational Opportunities • Political Science 5503—Administrative Process • Political Science 5553— Public Policy Analysis • Political Science 5554— Public Personnel Admin

  9. Technology in the Classroom: Sociocultural Anthropology • Graduate-Level Course • Methodological Course • Linked to Health Professions • Emphasis on Tools that Enhance Study of Culture • Research-Focused • ANTH 6625—Sociocultural Anthropology

  10. Anticipated Outcomes • Increased Access • Greater Student Engagement • Enhanced Student Learning • Enriched Outcome Assessment • Superior Job Placement • Data-Driven Decision-Making

  11. Other Pilot Projects: Joining Our Colleagues In Mobile Technologies • The Ohio State University • Oklahoma State University • Cal State University—Northridge • Reed College • University of Maryland • Colgate University • Idaho iPad Pilot Project - Idaho State Department of Education

  12. Supporting and Sustaining Mobile Technology • ISU and Apple collaborate on marketing resources to enhance the pilot program funding support via the College of Arts and Letters site page

  13. Opportunities for Alumni and Donors • Reaching out to identified and supportive donors to provide a technology gift opportunity that will directly benefit the student • Transformative educational gift at Idaho State University

  14. Matching Support from Donors and Foundations • Federal and private matching grants for mobile technology funding support as demonstrated in peer universities

  15. “The Future is Already Here – It is Just Not Evenly Distributed”William Gibson • Idaho State University will assume a leadership position with our “students first” mission

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