not only in science but also in liberal arts? Is it really necessary for students to have lap top computers in classes? Do students turn in their assignments or papers via email? How much time do your students need to spend on the internet to do research for their classwork? Are laptops and cellphones serious distractions in classes?
Have you taught online or distance learning classes? How are those classes different from the on campus classes?
If you are a professor for 20 or 30 years, how has technology changed the way you teach and the students learn
I'm not a professor, but I was a college student before there were message boards, emails, texting, internet, and one thing I think has occurred is that professors are more access able to students now. Rarely did students talk or correspond with teachers... ever! even before or after class.. now it seems the norm.
Rate my professor.com didn't exist and students couldn't %26quot;shop%26quot; for the %26quot;good%26quot; professors. To me that shows a big difference in how a teacher might teach.
PS: no one ever carried a typewriter to class, so don't think a laptop would be any more useful unless the student is wanting to play solitaire or surf the web.
