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Released: May 2019
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Using Technology to Support Postsecondary Student Learning
This practice guide provides higher education instructors, instructional designers, administrators, and other staff with five recommendations for supporting learning through the effective use of technology.
1
Minimal Evidence
Use communication and collaboration tools to increase interaction among students and between students and instructors.
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2
Moderate Evidence
Use varied, personalized, and readily available digital resources to design and deliver instructional content.
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3
Moderate Evidence
Incorporate technology that models and fosters self-regulated learning strategies.
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4
Moderate Evidence
Use technology to provide timely and targeted feedback on student performance.
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5
Minimal Evidence
Use simulation technologies that help students engage in complex problem-solving.
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This practice guide was prepared for the WWC .

The following research staff contributed to the guide: Sarah Costelloe, Kristen Cummings, Brian Freeman, Allan Porowski, Sandra Jo Wilson, and Michael Frye.

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Using Technology to Support Postsecondary Student Learning
April 9, 2020

Learn expert panelists' strategies for applying the evidence-based recommendations from the Using Technology to Support Postsecondary Student Learning Practice Guide.

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