Participants will explore the ways in which faculty members can use educational technology (EdTech) to strategically manage an academic career.
This "Conversations that Work" proposal aims to continue a Career Forum discussion that we started at the 2015 Educational Technologies for Online Learning Conference in Dallas, TX. In the Career Forum, faculty members from institutions around the nation engaged in an exchange about EdTech as a key driver of metamorphosis in higher education.
In the proposed "conversation," participants will explore the ways in which faculty members can use EdTech to strategically manage an academic career (i.e., identification of career-related opportunities, career expansion, career advancement).
A discussion outline follows.
ï In your experience, how does educational technology (and innovative uses of educational technology, in particular) figure into career attainment and career progression for faculty members seeking tenure or promotion? Are there initiatives, projects, committees, or special assignments that faculty should seek? What are the professional development opportunities that faculty should pursue?
ï How does educational technology figure into the picture for adjunct faculty members seeking part-time assignments?
ï How can innovative uses of educational technology figure into career attainment or career advancement for those seeking full-time academic careers in educational technology?
ï Resumes, vitae, social media/networking: What is the best way for faculty to present/position, underscore and "advertise" their EdTech knowledge and experience?
ï What is the single-most important piece of advice or guidance for faculty to strategically employ EdTech for career progression and advancement?
As an outcome of the session, the "conversation" organizers will use a discussion forum, listserv, or similar tool as a venue for continuing the discussion.