Comments on: Each Instructional Technology Has Its Place http://neoacademic.com/2009/11/11/each-technology-has-its-place/ technology, education and training research from an industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologist in the ivory tower Sat, 04 May 2013 15:02:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Richard N. Landers http://neoacademic.com/2009/11/11/each-technology-has-its-place/#comment-519 Richard N. Landers Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:51:58 +0000 http://neoacademic.com/?p=469#comment-519 Based on what you’re saying, I’d agree – using the whiteboard because it is better able to serve your goals really illustrates the heart of efficient instructional design. Just make sure to keep that door open – if a new technology comes along, always be willing to think, “Could this be used to improve my message?”

]]> By: George A Guajardo http://neoacademic.com/2009/11/11/each-technology-has-its-place/#comment-517 George A Guajardo Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:57:47 +0000 http://neoacademic.com/?p=469#comment-517 Great post! I had been experiencing growing PowerPoint paranoia. I do rely on that tool quite a bit, and i started to wonder if it was appropriate. After reading your post, I realized that i do so to organize both my thoughts and my audience’s expectations. Complicated concepts end up on the whiteboard, as do any concepts that I want my audience to keep in mind across multiple slides.

Like you, all of my statistics training was delivered via white board , and PowerPoint was rarely used in more advanced, discussion-based courses. So far as I can tell, I use these tools much in the same way you do. this gives me confidence that I am doing things right (or, if I am wrong, at least I am in good company).

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