Abstract
Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC; Sioux City) has devised strategies to infuse technology into its instruction and student support functions. Through collaboration with PLATO Learning, Inc. (Bloomington, MN) and Datatel (Fairfax, VA), WITCC has demonstrated that technology can support and strengthen the core of teaching and learning. WITCC launched a five-year initiative to strengthen instructional and student service programs with the following goals: Use computer technology to strengthen basic skills instruction. Develop a student advisement system with online access to student information. Infuse technology in the college's curricula. Develop alternate classroom instructional techniques and learning strategies. Strengthen faculty and staff member development in support of institutional service transformation. With the technological infrastructure in place, WITCC now has the resources and services to meet student needs and enhance student performance. External partners have been critical to the successful integration of technology and have helped WITCC (a) evaluate the needs of the institution; (b) evaluate the needs of students; and (c) achieve meaningful and measurable positive outcomes.
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