College of the North Atlantic - Qatar (CNA-Q) has invited educators, administrators and the public to a special lecture by Dr. Randall Hansen, Program Chair of Learning Design and Technology at University of Maryland University College.
The lecture is focused on technology-enabled teaching and learning based on the standards of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). The event will be held today from 7:30-8:30pm in Theater 1 of Building 1 at the College’s Duhail campus.
“Today’s students need to be critical thinkers, designers, and analysts. Educator’s roles need to evolve as well. During this session, I will present information, research and examples to enhance and motivate faculty to rethink their current teaching practice and consider transforming it into an approach based on engaging activities using authentic projects that leverage technology to transform the teaching and learning process,” said Dr. Hansen.
Dr. Hansen’s lecture is part of a larger event the College is holding to offer technology-based professional development opportunities for its faculty.
Tomorrow, Dr Hansen will be the plenary speaker at CNA-Q’s Faculty Development Day entitled EdTechCamp.
This will be a full day of learning and growth opportunities to encourage technology in the classroom and leverage the teaching skills of the College’s faculty. Over 300 instructors will take in Dr. Hansen’s workshops, as he is joined by his colleague Dr. LeAnn Derby.
The day’s agenda focuses on enriched teaching and learning through technology, with specific sessions tailored to the College’s faculties of Business Studies, Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Health Sciences, Information Technology, and Language Studies and Academics.
