Training as the Beginning of a Deeper Conversation

Abstract

A substantial renovation to a historic college and building resulted in a state-of-the-art building, full of new technologies and possibilities for new kinds of technology-enhanced teaching. Technology malfunctions slowed adoption and exploration of these possibilities, but limited communication and training accompanied by institutionally-mandated scheduling system stagnated adoption and innovation further. This case explores these issues and how an unconventional training series has started a deeper conversation about these issues and promoted more pedagogical experimentation.