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A Practical Approach to Teaching Technology
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- Deborah Dunn, Assistant Professor, Stephen F. Austin State University
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Since 1989, Tusculum College has engaged in a process of examining and reviewing its programs which has resulted in a significant transformation of the curriculum. Five principal reforms have been inaugurated, one of which is the Focused Calendar, where all courses are taught one at a time for a duration of 18 days. The most significant advantage of this calendar for the computer science field is that it gives more opportunity for hands-on exercises and collaborative learning. Although few schools utilize the focused calendar, many schools have short summer terms and a growing number of schools are introducing four week winter terms. The lessons learned and creative teaching practices employed at Tusculum may be used at other institutions. This presentation will focus on the pedagogical innovations which have resulted in a significantly unique way of teaching information systems and technology to Business Administration majors, which exploits the focused calendar environment.
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