Asking Questions about Technology Today

Mark Anthoney has taught classroom-based media production courses and large enrollment online courses at The University of Iowa. He also has over ten years experience consulting with faculty in the design, development and implementation of various web-based instructional solutions for in-person, hybrid and online courses as an Instructional Designer / Instructional Technology Consultant at The University of Iowa, and as the eLearning Operations Manager/Instructional Designer at North Seattle College. Mark holds Master's in Media Studies and a Master's in Library and Information Science from The University of Iowa, where he researched the intersection of information technologies and cultural practices in American society. Mark is especially interested in helping SU faculty identify areas of their courses where the application of instructional technologies can help advance pedagogical effectiveness to improve student learning outcomes.

CENTERING WISDOM

1. Reflection: Think about your experiences with your smartphone or smart device. How often have you felt genuinely happy using it? How about the opposite? Is there a clear winner?

2. Reflection:  How do you choose new technology? Is it informed by what it will do for you or is it informed by what you can do with it? How does that shape your acceptance and use of that technology? 

3. Activity: Try and limit the amount of technology in your life you use in one given day. Make it a challenge to yourself to see how little you can use technology. The technology that you do use, think about what it does for you and how it benefits yourself and others. 

CHECK OUT THESE LINKS

The Relationship of Morality and Technology Links to an external site.

9 Dazzling Virtual Art Experiences Links to an external site.

Teens and Smartphones: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Links to an external site.