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What We’ve Learned So Far About Technology and Teaching

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!!!.

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What We’ve Learned So Far About Technology and Teaching

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  1. What We’ve Learned So FarAbout 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. How has the computer alreadychanged teaching and learning? Please write down two phrases and share what you have 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"

  5. How has the computer changed teaching and learning? (my answer) • 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!

  6. What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology and Teaching More Learning results From Better Communication! Students relish Buffets! Blended Courses are Best! Ubiquitous Access is Essential! Simpler is Better! Professor becomes Personal Trainer!

  7. What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology & Management More Productivity results From Better Communication! All relish Buffets! Blended Approaches are Best! Ubiquitous Access is Essential! Simpler is Better! Manager becomes Personal Trainer!

  8. Communication-Interaction

  9. 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, 2002

  10. Reasons 150 Professors Added Computer Enhancements • Communication-Interaction • Collaboration-Teams • Controversy-Debate • Customization-Diversity • Consultants-Adjuncts

  11. FIRST YEAR SEMINARThe Economists’ Way of Thinking: • 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 Students = 15 All Freshmen Required Course Before Class During Class. After Class

  12. Communication-Interaction • 1247 emails • Announcements • Muddiest • One Minute Quiz • Reaction to Talk • Student Profiles Blackboard

  13. 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.

  14. Your Ideas Re IncreasingCommunication and Interaction • a

  15. Your Ideas Re IncreasingCommunication and Interaction • a

  16. Collaboration-Teams • Professors Share Resource Materials • Students Study Together • Departments Create Shared Databases • Examples--- • 2 Students Submit 1 Answer • Edit Rough Draft Papers • PowerPoint in Class • Listserv Between Classes • Public Web Page

  17. Your Ideas ReCollaboration Among Students • a

  18. Your Ideas ReCollaboration Among Students • a

  19. The 5 C’s---New Opportunities Through Technology • Communication-Interaction • Collaboration-Teams • Controversy-Debate • Customization-Diversity • Consultants-Adjuncts More Examples At 1 PM Today

  20. What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology and Teaching More Learning results From Better Communication! Students relish Buffets! Blended Courses are Best! Ubiquitous Access is Essential! Simpler is Better! Professor becomes Personal Trainer!

  21. What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology and Teaching More Learning results From Better Communication! Students relish Buffets! Blended Courses are Best! Ubiquitous Access is Essential! Simpler is Better! Professor becomes Personal Trainer!

  22. What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology and Teaching More Learning results From Better Communication! Students relish Buffets! Blended Courses are Best! Ubiquitous Access is Essential! Simpler is Better! Professor becomes Personal Trainer!

  23. What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology and Teaching More Learning results From Better Communication! Students relish Buffets! Blended Courses are Best! Ubiquitous Access is Essential! Simpler is Better! Professor becomes Personal Trainer!

  24. What We’ve Learned So FarAbout Technology and Teaching More Learning results From Better Communication! Students relish Buffets! Blended Courses are Best! Ubiquitous Access is Essential! Simpler is Better! Professor becomes Personal Trainer!

  25. 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)

  26. Student Teacher • My.yahoo • Custom learning team • Custom delivery • Custom learning resources Student-Centered Learningin the New Millennium

  27. David G. BrownWake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC 27109, USA336-758-4878email: brown@wfu.eduhttp//:www.wfu.edu/~brownfax: 336-758-4875 Wake Forest University, 2002

  28. Controversy-Debate • Cross-Culture Projects • More Class Time • Best Web Sites • Threaded Discussion • Chat in Class • Double Jeopardy Quiz

  29. Customization-Diversity • Cybershows (lectures, preview) • Personal Notes (email again) • Hierarchy of Help • Hyperlinks • Just In Time Teaching

  30. Consultants-Adjuncts • Alumni Editors • Globe Theatre • Session with Expert • Disciplinary Colleagues • Previous Students

  31. The 5 C’s---New Opportunities Through Technology • Communication-Interaction • Collaboration-Teams • Controversy-Debate • Customization-Diversity • Consultants-Adjuncts

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