More likely, however, they will. This list, with nearly a million copies in circulation, is very likely the nation s best known statement of teaching principles. Although it is unlikely to match perfectly the teaching principles of any individual instructor, the list provides a useful typology for exploring ways in which computers might enhance each practice. Respect diverse talents and ways of thinking. Things that come immediately to mind are longer office hours, arriving at class early and staying after class, becoming the adviser of a social organization, taking a field trip, requiring a mid-semester conference, phoning each student each week, etc.
Reconsideration is catalyzed by the new computer tools.
Developing Cooperation among Students Cooperation among students can be enhanced by the computer in many different ways. All students may be encouraged to build, and subsequently draw upon, data bases that are enriched not only by students of the current semester but also previous students. In a writing class, a team of students can be asked to create a site on the Web that profiles a special author. Encouraging Active Learning Computers can be especially helpful in facilitating active learning. Virtual art and music can be created with less expense and with greater capacity to accommodate multiple iterations.