Healthy Practices in Teaching & Learning with Information Technology, and Evaluation Method in Classroom

Thousands of candles can be light from a single candle, and the life of candle will not be reduced. Happiness never decreases by being sharing. One of the most satisfying aspects of teaching at the college or university level may be found in the mentoring connection that faculty members can develop with their students. A good mentoring connection can be what is sometimes called a "peak experience" for both mentor and student. A sharing of something unique that no one else may experience in quite the same way. The student experiences an acceptance of ideas and contributions that may be unequalled in previous life experience. Although there has been a strong move forward to get educational technology into the hands of teachers and students, many barriers to implementation still exist. The integration of technology into the curriculum will not succeed without giving teachers sufficient time to practice, explore, conceptualize, and collaborate. Professional development activities may not provide ongoing, hands-on training for teachers or practical strategies for implementing technology into lesson plans. Initial technology funding may not be sustained and thus not capable of providing upgrades, maintenance, and ongoing professional development. Fortunately, these obstacles can be addressed and overcome. This Critical Issue provides practical information for promoting technology use in schools, college, and university.