Integrating Technology: Faculty Expectations

Krista Lussier

Thompson Rivers University

Krista is a Senior Lecturer and a past Chairperson in the School of Nursing at Thompson Rivers University. As a 2013 Thompson Rivers University Teaching Excellence Award recipient, 2015 ARNBC Excellence in Nursing Education Award recipient, 2016 TRU Chair Leadership Award recipient, Krista is noted for her innovative teaching in both the classroom and clinical settings. Creative in her teaching strategies, Krista continually searches for new methods to engage her students by using technology; including flipping clinical practice orientation and integrating iPads into clinical practice.

Tara Lyster

Thompson Rivers University

Tara is a Lecturer in the School of Nursing Thompson Rivers University. With over 20 years nursing experience Tara brings her experience and passion to her teaching. Tara looks for creative ways to engage students in both classroom and the clinical setting. Developing an interest in technology in Health Care while working at HealthlinkBC; Tara continually explores ways to incorporate technology in her teaching and increase students understanding of the use of technology in nursing.

Brian Mackay

Thompson Rivers University

Brian has over 25 years of IT leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. For the last twelve years he has been the Associate Vice-President IT Services and Chief Information Officer of Thompson Rivers University (TRU). Prior to this Brian was the CIO of the Open Learning Agency, Burnaby BC. Brian also led IT for Vancouver-based oil transportation giant Teekay Shipping. Brian is also the chair of BCNET, BC Higher Education’s shared IT services society.

Abstract

Rapid changes in education have required institutions to develop new ways to support and meet the demands of a more technologically advanced 21st century learner. This increase in technology is forcing a change in pedagogy... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Krista Lussier (Thompson Rivers University)
  2. Tara Lyster (Thompson Rivers University)
  3. Brian Mackay (Thompson Rivers University)

Topic Area

Topics: Poster Session

Session

PR » Poster Reception & Awards - Sponsored by NetApp (17:00 - Tuesday, 21st June, PCL Lounge outside CCIS 1-430)

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