Developing Educational Technology at an Urban Community College

This book uses a mix of personal narratives, anecdotal evidence, and research-based findings to tell the story of a small, urban community college’s efforts to develop and nurture a Community of Practice (CoP) that would galvanize the campus’ adoption of Educational Technology. Located in one of the poorest congressional district in the United States, Hostos Community College, a Hispanic-serving institution and part of the City University of New York (CUNY), has a unique history rooted in activism, advocacy, and community outreach, and has built a reputation for technology innovation. This book is a collection of writing from faculty and staff members whose decades of experience integrating technology into the classroom pre-dates many of the official initiatives now in place at CUNY. 

Kate S. Wolfe is Associate Professor of Psychology in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department at Hostos Community College, City University of New York, USA.

Kate Lyons is Associate Professor, Head of Reference, and Information Technology Librarian at Hostos Community College, City University of New York, USA.

Carlos Guevara is Director of the Office of Educational Technology and Co-Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Hostos Community College, City University of New York, USA.