Examples of Technology Use that both Extend Access and Enrich Quality

Examples of Technology Use that both Extend Access and Enrich Quality	Themes & Ideas
University of Phoenix has invaded Maryland	just in time learning from anywhere
publishers put out Web sites (exercises) with textbooks (e.g. public health, etc.)	choice of instructional materials current issues and up to date from anywhere
Northern Illinois U: access to new populations (e.g. handicapped) in nursing and other fields	access to new populations flexibility
Publishers have videotapes, overheads we wouldn’t otherwise have	presentations livelier, up to date info put video onto cable system?
Two-way video -	multiple inputs to the brain (sensory) peer evaluations in writing; candid criticism from reader who can’t see the writer maintain involvement
Lingua queer - rhetorical construction of gender - classes in a MOO	from any computer MOO-specific teaching techniques (simulated rooms; link to Web)
online degree in library science from all around the country	synchronous and asynchronous, peer interaction (relative to lecture)

1. Focusing the Curriculum

Learning about learning; responsibility for learning, collectively and individually

Teacher no longer focal point

more critical thinking

academic concerns, not just work world (not mutually exclusive)

student play a greater role in defining the focus, especially in interdisciplinary field

socialize students to social norms, e.g., honesty, multicultural awareness, civility, teamwork,

(teacher no longer an expert)

(are students ready for this kind of curriculum?)

(how can teacher who is absent be a role model)

anarchic information; huge info environment; critical; database skills

novel problematic situations; 3Ps

2. On-Campus Specialities

one-on-one intensive coaching (dance, music, lab campus, foreign language)

computer support

personal student conferencing on sensitive issues (where facial expression, voice tone important)

On-line Specialties

Large lectures?

voice in music (but not ensemble?)

ear training

variety of offerings

computer support

shared use of expensive instruments (e.g., linear accelerator, satellite)

bookstore, registratoin, admissions, other support services

see other students’ writing

critique of student work

3. BIGness Can Help Education be More Supportive, Individualized by:

larger library collection

courses that everyone requires and no one wants to teach (organic chem II). Frees up faculty resources

more offerings (some imported)

(rethink issue of transfer credits)

asynchronous communication provides more personalized support, time to think about a response; illusion of one-to-one private transaction, even in a large class

(time consuming nature of e-mail)

24 hour 7 day TA’s on line!