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1 Leadership, Citizenship, and Computers
Thinking Together With David G. Brown Interim President Georgia College & State University September 18, 2003

2 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.

3 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?

4 Proven Learning Strategies
21st Century Communication-Interaction Collaboration-Teams Controversy-Debate Customization-Diversity Consultants-Adjuncts

5 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

6 Brown’s First Year Seminar
Before Class Students Find URLs & Identify Criteria Interactive exercises Muddiest Point Lecture Notes 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

7 Tips for Students Use the computer to enable yourself to be a better Leader, especially a better communicator. Use --- check yours daily collaborate with other students consult with professors help others & share. Search the Web--- use Goggle Bookmark always judge credibility

8 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

9 Tips for Students (continued)
Avoid Time SinkHoles--- like fancy multi-media unfamiliar programs instant messenger KISS--- Quick downloads Popular formats & blackboard URLs Limit dangerous uses--- negative messages excessive copies forwarding without permission offensive material Coach your profs and friends ! Have fun!

10 Leadership & Citizenship
the status of a citizen with its attendant duties, rights, and privileges = Leadership faciliated by the computer.

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