what we’ve learned so far about technology and teaching
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What We’ve Learned So Far About Technology and Teaching. Keynote Session at the CLA InfoTECH 2000 University of South Carolina, May 13, 2002 by David G. Brown (http://www.wfu.edu/~brown) Professor of Economics, ICCEL Dean, and VP Wake Forest University. Triple Congratulations!!!. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology and Teaching
Keynote Session at the CLA InfoTECH 2000University of South Carolina, May 13, 2002
by David G. Brown (http://www.wfu.edu/~brown) Professor of Economics, ICCEL Dean, and VP
Wake Forest University
Triple Congratulations!!!
• For “developing students' ability to think critically, communicate effectively, solve problems, and interpret human experience; enhancing their creative and intellectual capacities; and broadening their historical, ethical, social, and international perspectives” –CLA Web Page
• For investing “in information technology to reinforce the University’s role as the State’s most comprehensive information content provider”—
Strategic Initiatives Committee, January 2002• For showing up at this session & admitting that we all have much to
learn
You are the pioneers!
If you are to lead others, to inspire them to take advantage of technology--- you will need to highlight simple things that don’t take great skill or time
How has the computer alreadychanged teaching and learning?
Please write down two phrases and share what youhave written with a neighbor!!!
"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history--with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila." --Mitch Ratliffe, "Technology Review"
How has the computer changed teaching and learning? (my answer)
1. It’s caused every teacher to rethink & redesign.
2. By increasing student options, it has increased competition and compelled universities to pay
more attention to the quality of teaching
Our profession has been changed forever!
What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology and Teaching
1. More Learning results From Better Communication!
2. Students relish Buffets!
3. Blended Courses are Best!
4. Ubiquitous Access is Essential!
5. Simpler is Better!
6. Professor becomes Personal Trainer!
What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology &
Management1. More Productivity results From Better
Communication!
2. All relish Buffets!
3. Blended Approaches are Best!
4. Ubiquitous Access is Essential!
5. Simpler is Better!
6. Manager becomes Personal Trainer!
Communication-Interaction
Computers Enhance Teaching & Learning Via--
PresentationsBetter--20%
More Opportunities toPractice & Analyze--35%
More Access to SourceMaterials via Internet--43%
More Communication with Faculty Colleagues, Classmates,and Between Faculty and Students--87%
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Computers allow people----
• to belong to more communities
• to be more actively engaged in each
community
• with more people
• over more miles
• for more months and years
• TO BE MORE COLLABORATIVE
ICCEL -- Wake Forest University, 2002ICCEL -- Wake Forest University, 2002
Reasons 150 Professors Added Computer Enhancements
1. Communication-Interaction
2. Collaboration-Teams
3. Controversy-Debate
4. Customization-Diversity
5. Consultants-Adjuncts
• To understand a liberal arts education as an opportunity to study with professors who think by their own set of concepts
• To learn how to apply economic concepts
• To learn how to work collaboratively
• To learn computer skills
• To improve writing and speaking
FIRST YEAR SEMINARThe Economists’ Way of Thinking:
Students = 15All FreshmenRequired Course
Before Class
During Class.
After Class
Communication-Interaction
•1247 emails •Announcements•Muddiest•One Minute Quiz•Reaction to Talk•Student Profiles
Blackboard
Here’s another way to increasecommunication, a way that wasn’t available before widespread use of the computer! Other professors would be wise to consider it.
Your Turn!
Please write down an idea you have! Pass it to the left end of your “row”! We’ll ask 4 or 5 or the aisle-sitters to read their favorite idea before I leave the podium.
Your Ideas Re IncreasingCommunication and Interaction•a
Your Ideas Re IncreasingCommunication and Interaction
•a
Collaboration-Teams
Examples---•2 Students Submit 1 Answer•Edit Rough Draft Papers•PowerPoint in Class•Listserv Between Classes•Public Web Page
•Professors Share Resource Materials•Students Study Together•Departments Create Shared Databases
Your Ideas ReCollaboration Among Students
•a
Your Ideas ReCollaboration Among Students
•a
The 5 C’s---New Opportunities Through Technology
• Communication-Interaction
• Collaboration-Teams
• Controversy-Debate
• Customization-Diversity
• Consultants-Adjuncts More ExamplesAt 1 PM Today
What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology and Teaching
1. More Learning results From Better Communication!
2. Students relish Buffets!
3. Blended Courses are Best!
4. Ubiquitous Access is Essential!
5. Simpler is Better!
6. Professor becomes Personal Trainer!
What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology and Teaching
1. More Learning results From Better Communication!
2. Students relish Buffets!
3. Blended Courses are Best!
4. Ubiquitous Access is Essential!
5. Simpler is Better!
6. Professor becomes Personal Trainer!
What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology and Teaching
1. More Learning results From Better Communication!
2. Students relish Buffets!
3. Blended Courses are Best!
4. Ubiquitous Access is Essential!
5. Simpler is Better!
6. Professor becomes Personal Trainer!
• IBM Laptops for all• Printers for all• New Every 2 Years• Own @ Graduation• 31.000 Connections• Standard Software• 99% E-Mail• Start 1995, 4 Year Phase In• +15% Tuition for 37 Items• +40 Faculty and 30 Staff
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THE WAKE FOREST PLANIBM A21m, Pentium III, 700 Mhz, 20GB, 14”ActMatrix, 196MB, Re-writable CD
56k modem, 8MB Video Ram, 10/100 Ethernet, Floppy, USB&Serial&Parellel&Infrared Ports
What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology and Teaching
1. More Learning results From Better Communication!
2. Students relish Buffets!
3. Blended Courses are Best!
4. Ubiquitous Access is Essential!
5. Simpler is Better!
6. Professor becomes Personal Trainer!
Low Hanging Fruit[within the constraints of time & money]
1. URLs
2. Email
3. Course Management System
Better 85% Some Use Vs 5% Heavy Use
What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology and Teaching
1. More Learning results From Better Communication!
2. Students relish Buffets!
3. Blended Courses are Best!
4. Ubiquitous Access is Essential!
5. Simpler is Better!
6. Professor becomes Personal Trainer!
The Millennium Context
• Personal. Customized. Interactive.
• Student-Centered Curriculum & Databases
• Teams of Professionals to Support Learning
• “Houses” instead of Disciplines
• Blended Courses (80-20 and 20-80)
• Loose-leaf Collections of Course Chunks
• Internet Savvy Students (Nintendo)
Student
Teacher
•My.yahoo•Custom learning team•Custom delivery•Custom learning resources
Student-Centered Learning
in the New Millennium
David G. BrownWake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC 27109, USA336-758-4878
email: [email protected]//:www.wfu.edu/~brown
fax: 336-758-4875
Wake Forest University, 2002Wake Forest University, 2002
Controversy-Debate
•Cross-Culture Projects
•More Class Time
•Best Web Sites
•Threaded Discussion
•Chat in Class
•Double Jeopardy Quiz
Customization-Diversity
•Cybershows (lectures, preview)
•Personal Notes (email again)
•Hierarchy of Help
•Hyperlinks
•Just In Time TeachingJust In Time Teaching
Consultants-Adjuncts
•Alumni Editors
•Globe Theatre
•Session with Expert
•Disciplinary Colleagues
•Previous Students
The 5 C’s---New Opportunities Through Technology
• Communication-Interaction
• Collaboration-Teams
• Controversy-Debate
• Customization-Diversity
• Consultants-Adjuncts