Presents a case study in change management, nurturing and building a Community of Practice (CoP) around teaching with technology
Authors interweave personal narratives with anecdotal evidence and research-based findings to relate the lived experiences of the subjects of the book
Offers opportunity for the development of new methods and strategies to attain more effective educational technology integration plans
This book uses a mix of personal narratives, anecdotal evidence, and research-based findings to tell the story of a small, urban community college's efforts to develop and nurture a Community of Practice (CoP) that would galvanize the campus' adoption of Educational Technology. Located in one of the poorest congressional district in the United States, Hostos Community College, a Hispanic-serving institution and part of the City University of New York (CUNY), has a unique history rooted in activism, advocacy, and community outreach, and has built a reputation for technology innovation. This book is a collection of writing from faculty and staff members whose decades of experience integrating technology into the classroom pre-dates many of the official initiatives now in place at CUNY.