Leadership, Citizenship, and Computers Thinking Together With David G. Brown Interim President Georgia College & State University September 18, 2003
Computers & Leadership an outline Computer Revolution: HOW we teach and learn 2. New Way: Collaboration & Teams 3. New Way: Customize (responsible me) 4. Teaching-Learning ….. Leading 5. Tips: Leveraging the computer to increase your own learning 6. Summary.
A Few Questions How did you learn to ride a bicycle? What, besides money, does it take to build a Habitat for Humanity House? What’s the role of the leader?
Proven Learning Strategies 21st Century Communication-Interaction Collaboration-Teams Controversy-Debate Customization-Diversity Consultants-Adjuncts www.ankerpub.com/books/brown.html www.ablongman.com/professional/catalog/academic/product/1,4096,0205355803,00.html
FIRST YEAR SEMINAR The 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
Brown’s First Year Seminar Before Class Students Find URLs & Identify Criteria Interactive exercises Muddiest Point Lecture Notes E-mail dialogue Cybershows During Class One Minute Quiz Computer Tip Talk Class Polls Team Projects After Class Edit Drafts by Team Guest Editors Hyperlinks & Pictures Access Previous Papers Other Daily Announcements Team Web Page Personal Web Pages Exams include Computer Portfolio Materials Forever
Tips for Students Use the computer to enable yourself to be a better Leader, especially a better communicator. Use Email--- check yours daily collaborate with other students consult with professors help others & share. Search the Web--- use Goggle Bookmark always judge credibility
Tips for Students Anticipate Breakdowns--- Back Up Your Documents--- responses aren’t instantaneous networks are down Back Up Your Documents--- keep copies of all submissions hard copy unique papers back up computer info on CD twice per month archive course materials before you lose access
Tips for Students (continued) Avoid Time SinkHoles--- like fancy multi-media unfamiliar programs instant messenger KISS--- Quick downloads Popular formats Email & blackboard URLs Limit dangerous uses--- negative messages excessive copies forwarding without permission offensive material Coach your profs and friends ! Have fun!
Leadership & Citizenship the status of a citizen with its attendant duties, rights, and privileges = Leadership faciliated by the computer.