Ecru+Emus+Technology+Survey+Summary

=Group Technology Survey Summary for Ecru Emus - Adam Dickinson and Leighton Nelson=

Organization Strategy
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**Inspiration Comparison**

Hardware
Both organizations have similarities when it comes to hardware although Adam's college has a broader range of peripherals, and operating systems. This could probably be accounted for due to the types of audiences. Adam's environment is a medical college and as such require equipment that is specific for that domain e.g. biometric equipment, microscopes and chromatograph. Leighton works in a software company and most of the equipment is geared towards engineering and/or sales. In both cases, modern hardware is available for use by instructors and students.

Software
When it comes to software, the two environments are mostly different with the exception of word processing programs such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word/Office 365. This shouldn't be surprising given that these are two different types of environments. However, it reinforces what we've seen during the course that word processing programs have many applications to most of the instructional strategies that we have seen. This is summarized in the list below.
 * Setting objectives and feedback (e.g. KWLH chart)
 * Advanced organizers (e.g. rubrics)
 * Non-linguistic representations (e.g. pictures and clipart)
 * Summarizing and note taking
 * Assigning homework and providing practice (research using Look Up in MS Word)
 * Identifying similarities and differences (MS Word's SmartArt -> Relationship)

**Level of Training**
The level of training offered between the two environments are very similar. Everyone that uses a computer is trained on how to use it. Both environments have at least one computer for every person and each person has a computer at home. The major difference between the two environments is how often training is offered. While the Adam's institution offers training every month, Leighton's has not offered any.

The evaluation process between the two environment is a mixed bag. Both environments offer offer at least one computer per student and both places also offer evaluations. Leighton's institution only has the instructors evaluating while Adam's school has folks from administration, information technology and the instructors doing the evaluations.
 * Evaluation Process **

Both environments surveyed have a lot of technology resources - both software and hardware albeit in different types of environments. However, there are differences in opinion in whether or not the technology and training is adequate. Adam believes that the support/training is inadequate in his school which is higher education. Leighton believes that while the technology is adequate for his workplace, the training is not. They need to be able to use it more effectively by employing more instructional strategies as mentioned in the text. For example, improvements needed in providing feedback and non-linguistic representation.
 * Summary **