Best Practices for Effective Teaching & Learning Focus of Summer 2010 Educators' Technology Clinics

Jan. 5, 2010 - PRLog -- Educators who are interested in building their skills and knowledge of various types of learning technologies and strategies can sign up for the Summer 2010 Educators’ Technology Clinics at Harrisburg University of Science Technology in Pennsylvania.

The University will offer graduate courses from its Master’s Degree in Learning Technologies during the Summer 2010 Educators' Technology Clinics, which provide hands-on exploration of technologies and instructional approaches that incorporate best practices for effective teaching and learning in today’s dynamic learning environments.
Graduate credit applicable to the master’s degree and ACT 48 credit are available.

Sessions during the Summer 2010 Clinics include: Classroom Technology ; Media Selection, Design and Production; Course Management Systems; Digital Literacy; Engaging with Learning Activities, Games and Simulations; Implementing Web 2.0 in the Classroom; Visual Representation for Learning and Communication; Social Learning in the Organization; and Writing for Learning Solutions.

Visit www.edtechclinics.net. Sign up for updates at EdTechClinics@HarrisburgU.edu or call 717.901.5101 for more information.

Additionally, Harrisburg University is home to a Learning Technologies Master of Science (LTMS) program that is the only one of its kind in Central Pennsylvania. A key element of the University's LTMS program is the use of technology to integrate and develop new ways of learning and ways to assess learning, as well as explore new approaches to work with an emphasis on collaboration. The degree is a blend of theory and practice which develops skills that can be applied to complex education and training issues.

The 36-semester credit hour program which provides educators and trainers with the leading edge approaches and skills to help them understand and integrate existing and emerging learning technologies into a variety of learning environments.

“Technology is having an impact on teaching and learning at all levels of education. As technologies have advanced and access increased there is a demand for individuals that can successfully integrate technology into learning activities and mentor other to do so as well,” says Andy Petroski, Director of Learning Technologies and Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies at Harrisburg University.

For more information on Educators' Technology Clinics, visit www.edtechclinics.net Sign up for updates at EdTechClinics@HarrisburgU.edu, or call 717.901.5101! For more information on the LTMS degree program contact program director Andy Petroski at 717.901.5167 or Apetroski@HarrisburgU.edu or go online to www.HarrisburgU.edu/learningtechnologies

Established in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious private institution that produces graduates who provide increased competence and capacity in science and technology disciplines to Pennsylvania and the nation. Harrisburg University ensures institutional access for underrepresented students and links learning and research to practical outcomes. As a private University serving the public good, Harrisburg University remains the only STEM-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

For more information on the University's demand-driven undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in applied science and technology fields, call 717.901.5146 or email Connect@HarrisburgU.edu.

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Established in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious private institution.