Despite the availability of several free or very inexpensive technologies, we faculty administrators seem to be behind the curve in adopting useful technologies that may help us in our complex work.
This article identifies dilemmas that may be more effectively tackled with the use of Web 2.0 technologies than with traditional methods. Web 2.0 technologies encourage collaboration and participation, provide a rich user experience, and have a friendly interface. I believe these technologies may aid chairpersons in the various tasks of leading collaboratively and effectively within their departments.
To explore potential technologies, the first step is to accept that this can be scary and can make us feel inadequate— common feelings in other dimensions of the chair role, anyway. We need to think less about what we do not know and more about how to think effectively about these evolving tools.
Full article at:
Bacigalupe (2009) Harnessing Web 2.0 Technology for Department Chairs-Technologies That Enhance Collaborati…
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