1. Preparing for (D-Day: Fall 2002) The Laptop Computer Enhanced Learning Environment Evan Sveum CET Instructor CTEM College Associate

2. Preview  “Set the stage…”  How I have used the Laptop Computer  How my students have used the Laptop Computer  Strategies to Prepare for the Fall Rollout and Beyond  Coping with the Change  Questions / Discussion / My Reflections

3. My Uses…  Presentation  Anything with an LCD Projector  ITV System  Communication  Wireless Network  Creating Content  Web-Based Materials  Digital Cameras & Editing  Object of Study  “How to…”  Course & Student Management  Grades  Access Stout

4. Student’s Uses  Information Gathering  Research  Presentation  CBMP  Communications  Instant Messaging  Entertainment  Gaming  Data Collection & Storage  Note Taking  Accessing Course Materials  Course Website  Blackboard

5. Strategies to Prepare for the Fall Rollout and Beyond  The Why?  Programmatic Needs  Instructional Media  Start where you are at…  Know your Support  Talk with colleagues…  Attend “Best Practices” Sessions…  Technical  Items specific to the Laptop Computer Enhanced Learning Environment  Competencies List

6. Coping with the Change  Expect “Challenges.”  Laugh / Cry / Pray  Talk with Colleagues…  User Groups  Journal  Give Feedback to appropriate parties…  The Good and Bad…  Be Clear as possible…  Attempt to keep perspective

7. Questions / Discussion / Reflection