INSTRUCTIONAL-TECHNOLOGY IN HIGHER-EDUCATION TEACHING

In the past five years, the use of instructional technology in academi a has increased at an astounding rate. These changes offer educators o pportunities to expand and change their instructional roles, yet prese nt challenges to the traditional teaching model. Data in 1995 suggest that 20 to 30% of instructors are using some form of instructional tec hnology in higher education course delivery. Instructional technology will continue to play a major role in higher education during the next century (Ward, 1994). As the new century approaches, kinesiologists ( physical educators, exercise scientists, etc.) must prepare their stud ents for the important role technology fan have in the lifelong pursui t of learning. Potential types of instructional technology used ill hi gher education are presented in this paper. Use of each of the followi ng are discussed: (a) the computer to improve teaching and learning; ( b) the World Wide Web (WWW) to supplement existing teaching methodolog ies; and (c) Desktop Video Conferencing (DVC) for distance education.