Group work requires many of the same ingredients mentioned above, such as preparing in advance, listening, being diplomatic, and sharing thoughts and ideas. But once the chairs are moved, the clusters formed, and the discussion started, it can be surprisingly easy to open up in these smaller groups. Some students find it is more comfortable to think in this setting, without the formality of an instructor. Once you overcome any initial worries, you can learn a lot from the insights of your peers. The Internet is all around us.
Children begin typing almost as they begin talking.
And overhead projectors can make following lectures a lot easier, assuming some thought goes into the creation of the overheads being projected. Computers, overheads, and even chalkboards are all forms of instructional technology. They are tools that are used in teaching and learning. During your time at University Park, many technologies will continue to cross your path. There will be computer labs to master, automated scheduling systems to tackle, and taped class sessions to locate.