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Partners for Change: Arts Students as Effective Technology Mentors

Abstract

Numerous challenges face teaching staff in a post-secondary institution who wish to explore their options and integrate technology into their teaching practice. The Technologies for Learning Centre (TLC) at the University of Alberta has adopted a model which makes Arts students available to teaching staff in the role of technology mentors. Our student mentors guide, advise, and teach our teaching staff about appropriate use of technology. The emphasis is less on production of materials, more on the development of self-sufficiency for the teaching staff member. The successes, advantages, and prospects of this approach are discussed.