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Exploring the Impact of Technology on Teaching and Learning
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- David G. Brown, Wake Forest University
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| Studies prove that computer-use increases teaching effectiveness, as measured against the Chickering-Gamson 7 best practices. After describing how 150 professors from 36 of America’s most wired campuses use technology in their teaching, Professor Brown plans to show mini-video tapes of how he uses the computer in his own classes. His reflections on the future of teaching and learning introduce a list of specific suggestions for professors in small colleges. He concludes with “the good news that the highest benefit uses of the computer are among the least costly.”
In the keynote address, Dean Brown identifies five strategies most effectively used by technologically savvy professors as (1) interaction with students, (2) collaboration among students, (3) controversy and debate, (4) customization, and (5) consultants. During this highly participatory workshop, ASCUE members will be encouraged to share how they are pursuing these same five strategies (both with and without computers). From the workshop will evolve a specific list of things to do to improve our teaching effectiveness, a list that is particularly relevant to small colleges.
Although Dr. Brown is currently at a research university, his experiences with small colleges include undergraduate years at Denison and presidencies at Transylvania and UNC-Asheville. |
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