Redefining the High-Technology Classroom

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Redefining the High-Technology Classroom
A presentation based on a paper by

• Gary W. Dickson
• North Carolina University

Albert Segars University of North
Carolina-Chapel Hill
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Introduction
A standard classroom
A high-technology classroom
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High-Technology Classroom - Defined

• Advanced projection systems
• Audio/video enabled
• Network/web enabled
• and the teaching environment created by IT that
  extends beyond the walls of the physical space to
  create the virtual space

in the physical space
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Advantages

• Improved and flexible communication
• Better and prompt feedback
• Support for innovation in teaching
• Effective monitoring

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Assumptions

• Discussion restricted to situations in which
  class meets at least fairly regularly
• Issues associated with distance education are
  excluded as a result of the previous assumption

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Interfaces
Communication Interface Interface
Communication Traditional Contemporary
One to many (broadcast) Lecture, syllabus, handout Web pages, e-mail, video conference
Many to one (reporting) Reports, exams, class discussion E-mail, discussion groups, chat rooms, video conference
One to one (sharing) Office visit, telephone E-mail
Many to many (collaboration) Class discussion Video conference, discussion groups, chat rooms
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Context of the virtual classroom
Expanding Reach and Range of Curricula
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Conclusion (Making the transition)

• Two distinct approaches
• Passive provide the high technology and hope
  for its proper and active usage
• Active provide the technology plus create a
  strong culture supporting its use and application

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• Thank you!