Some pedagogical considerations for using technology.

1. Transparency.

• The technology should not distract from the content. Students should see the technology as a resource for encountering the content and not mistake the technology for the content itself.

2. Low learning curve for students.

• Students should not have to spend a great deal of effort or time learning the technology. The use of the technology should be relatively obvious to the student.

3. Low learning curve for instructors.

• Instructors should not have to spend a great deal of effort or time fiddling with the technology (either in preparation or in use).
  

4. 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!

5. Relevancy.

• Do you really need to do it at all? Sure it looks cool but would you be better off spending your time (and money) on something else?
  

6. Efficacy.

• Assess the effectiveness of the technology. If something else works better then use it.
  

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