A Test of the Efficacy of Technology in Transforming Passive into Active

Learners

The QuestionIs an instructor able to simulate a classroom environment that will allow s/he to differentiate the effects of technology versus collaboration on learning outcomes?

Ask the student to engage material in collaboration with others, using technology in the classroom and compare it to that material which s/he is assigned to engage in the classroom, individually. This class based collaborative process leads to a periodic interaction ritual the students like to call……..

W’sup?

How many times a month do you go out on a “date”?

1. None2. 1-2 times3. 3-4 times4. More than 4 times

How many times a month do you go out on a “date”?

1. None2. 1-2 times3. 3-4 times4. More than 4 times

The alternative scheduling plan at CSUNwill accelerate my time to graduation.

1. Agree2. Disagree

Agree

Disagree

Unemployment in California is likely to reach 15%

1. Agree2. Disagree

How many hours per week do you work?

1. None2. Less than 203. 21-40 hours4. More than 40

17%

How many units are you currently taking?

1. Less than 82. 8-123. 13-184. More than 18

< 8

8-12

Are you a transfer student to CSUN?

1. Yes2. No

Yes

What is your sex?

1. Male2. Female

43%

Male

The Process

The Results