NDLI: Presentation technology : Digital ink and notetaking

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Colwell, Kenneth E.
Copyright Year	2004
Abstract	It goes without saying that the expression “garbage in, garbage out” still applies. Poorly designed instruction cannot be saved by a flashy, high-tech presentation. Flashy garbage is still garbage. But a high-tech presentation can be a very useful tool for instructors and trainers to employ if the instructional material is well designed, and learning objectives require it. If a quality presentation has been developed, it is apparent that students find the use of the graphics tablet to enhance presentations a useful instructional technique.I found myself, as the instructor, to be more in touch with the presentation when I used electronic mark-up of presentation materials. The lectures felt more integrated. I could interact with the presentation more easily and effectively. I’m reminded of what I teach in my public speaking class about visual aids — use them as an aid to, but not a replacement for, well-prepared material — but use them. They can help clarify content, maintain interest and increase retention. Enhanced presentations can do that even more effectively.There is no one technology, no one instructional technique, that works in all situations all the time. We have to make choices. What is best for now, in this situation, with these students? I believe digital ink technologies can improve both instruction and learning in significant ways; ways beyond those that I mention here. But since digital ink fits very well with what I do and what I know about student learning from notetaking, I use it. I hope that if it is something that might work for you and your students that you try it. I’m available to help in any way I can, just let me know. Lee Iacocca once said: “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your brains won’t get you anywhere”(Iacocca, 1984). Quality instruction is essential, no matter what medium you use to deliver, or assist in the delivery of it. Enhancing a presentation with handwritten, ad hoc notes works for my students and me. Might it work for you? Consider it.
Starting Page	35
Ending Page	39
Page Count	5
File Format	PDF
ISSN	87563894
Journal	TechTrends
Volume Number	48
Issue Number	3
e-ISSN	15597075
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2004-01-01
Publisher Place	Boston
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Educational Technology Learning & Instruction
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education Computer Science Applications

Sl.	Authority	Responsibilities	Communication Details
1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
2	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project	https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
3	National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in
4	Project PI / Joint PI	Principal Investigator and Joint Principal Investigators of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in Prof. Saswat Chakrabarti will be added soon
5	Website/Portal (Helpdesk)	Queries regarding NDLI and its services	support@ndl.gov.in
6	Contents and Copyright Issues	Queries related to content curation and copyright issues	content@ndl.gov.in
7	National Digital Library of India Club (NDLI Club)	Queries related to NDLI Club formation, support, user awareness program, seminar/symposium, collaboration, social media, promotion, and outreach	clubsupport@ndl.gov.in
8	Digital Preservation Centre (DPC)	Assistance with digitizing and archiving copyright-free printed books	dpc@ndl.gov.in
9	IDR Setup or Support	Queries related to establishment and support of Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) and IDR workshops	idr@ndl.gov.in

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