Using New Technologies to Support Cooperative Learning, Collaborative Services, and Unique Resources

by Barbara J. Millis, Director of Faculty Development, US Air Force Academy. During a recent faculty development seminar a frequently asked question arose again, "Can technology enhance learning?" For me, a relatively "low-tech" teacher and faculty developer, the answer is obvious: of course! Technology becomes a "multiplier" in two distinct ways: (1) by increasing communication channels and (2) by serving as a tool in the hands of savvy teachers and learners.

Keywords: cooperative learning collaborative services technology best practices

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Focus Area: Teaching and Learning

Scope: Global

Resource Type: Publications

Entry Date: May 22, 2001