MCLI Library of Technology
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TOOL
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In response to an often-heard question of "What are other 
instructors doing with technology?", the Maricopa Center for 
Learning and Instruction (MCL) has produced a database of 
technological applications to improve teaching and learning. 
The MCLI "Library of Technology" database was developed as a 
means of sharing examples of how technology can be used to 
enhance instruction. It not only helps to cover what other 
faculty are doing, but can spark new, creative ideas and 
promote inter-college collaboration.

The Library of Technology lists the name of the application, 
the person using/developing it, the course(s) it is used 
for, how long it took to develop, the name of the college, a 
contact phone number, hardware and software required, any 
reported results from using the technology, and other 
comments.

The Library is a set of six HyperCard stacks- a main Library 
index and six individual volumes, grouped by subject: Fine 
Arts, Math & Science, Occupational Fields, Language Arts, 
and Social Science.

IMPORTANT FEATURES OF TOOL
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The Library of Technology is readily available in electronic 
form from the MCLI Public file server (in the MCLI folder). 
The interface is a friendly HyperCard stack, with easy to 
use controls. The user can browse the Library, search by 
subject, or search for keywords.

WHO WOULD USE THIS TOOL?
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The Library is intended for anyone who wants to know what 
technology applications are being used and developed at 
MCCCD. It provides faculty with information about programs 
and instructors in their discipline so that they can share 
ideas. The Library also gives an overall impression of the 
breadth of technology used in the District.

HOW DOES THE TOOL SUPPORT EFFECTIVE AND LEARNING?
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The Library stimulates the exchange of ideas and may inspire 
new collaborations. It fills the need for increased 
communication among the colleges, and may help us to use our 
resources more efficiently in times of leaner budgets.

CONTACT PERSONS
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Cindy Leshin, DIST/MCLI            731-8300
Alan Levine, DIST/MCLI             731-8300