1. 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

2. Introduction A standard classroom A high-technology classroom
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Introduction
A standard classroom
A high-technology classroom
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3. High-Technology Classroom - Defined
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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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4. Advantages Improved and flexible communication
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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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6. Interfaces Communication Interface Traditional Contemporary
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Interfaces
Communication
Interface
Traditional
Contemporary
One to many (broadcast)
Lecture, syllabus, handout
Web pages, , video conference
Many to one (reporting)
Reports, exams, class discussion
, discussion groups, chat rooms, video conference
One to one
(sharing)
Office visit, telephone
Many to many (collaboration)
Class discussion
Video conference, discussion groups, chat rooms
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7. Context of the virtual classroom
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Context of the virtual classroom
Expanding Reach and Range of Curricula
Instruction centered
Learner centered
Team “knowledge” centered
Mental model change
Skill acquisition
Information transfer
Degree of collaboration
Collaborative technologies
Interactive technologies
Distribution technologies
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8. Conclusion (Making the transition)
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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!
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Himadri Barman