Some pedagogical requirements for using technology.

• Transparency:
  
• The technology should not distract from the content. If it is more easily done with paper or some other way then don't do it with technology.
• Low learning curve for students:
  
• Students should not have to spend a great deal of effort or time learning the technology.
  
• Low learning curve for faculty:
  
• Faculty should not have to spend a great deal of effort or time fiddling with the technology. 
  
• Interactivity:
  
• Learning is a social activity! Students have to get feedback, interact with and be able to control the material. Otherwise you may as well write a book!
• Relevancy:
  
• Do you really need to do it at all? Sure it looks cool but would you be better off spending your time on something else?
  
• Efficacy:
  
• Assess the effectiveness of the technology. If something else works better then use it.
  

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