From displaying the latest advancements in virtual reality to exploring the benefits of high-tech simulation labs used for educational purposes, St. George’s University recently held its first-ever Technology Exposition Week on campus.
More than 250 members of the SGU community attended the week-long event, which took place from October 28 to November 2, in which participants were able to engage in interactive sessions presented by a variety of SGU departments to highlight the University’s technology offerings.
“Technology has been modifying and redefining the face of education for years now and our goal is to provide our students with the knowledge and skills to navigate these new learning environments,” said Dr. David Twum-Barimah, chair of the Committee for Technology-Based Teaching and Learning (CTTL) and director of Student Campus Facilities. “The purpose of the SGU Tech Expo was to focus on technology and innovation applications at the University and to share, learn, and transfer those tools among the community.”
Highlights from the Tech Expo included:
- A presentation by SGU’s medical illustrators, which create visual images that help explain complex medical information;
- An interactive display of the latest tech used in virtual reality and 3D printing applications within medical education;
- Tours of the School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine simulation labs;
- A presentation by SGU’s Department of Educational Services on technology in education;
- The School of Arts and Sciences IT presentation and display; and
- A tour of the SGU Command Center.
“Through the introduction of the SGU Tech Expo Week, the campus community was able to physically connect with a variety of different technologies on display before them,” added Dr. Twum-Barimah. “By participating in a series of engaging events, attendees were able to explore how technology is influencing and transforming their fields of interest and how it can be applied in order to drive innovation forward in a rapidly evolving world.”
The Tech Expo was hosted by SGU’s Committee for Technology-Based Teaching and Learning (CTTL). The committee, which consists of faculty and students from each school as well as members of staff, administration, and the Office of Information Technology, aims to explore technology-based solutions for teaching and learning experiences to further enhance the academic technology used by the SGU community.
