Recognizing the importance of technology, each of our deans has in place faculty groups to explore and exploit the role of technology in our curriculums. New Models for Learning Technology changes the way we teach and learn. In the 1980's, computer-aided instruction, distance learning and networked information were patterned on old instructional methodologies. Now new technologies, such as interactive video, networking, and collaborative tools make possible new ways of teaching. With many experts available on the Internet, a student can develop a relationship with or get information from any one of them.
New technologies free up faculty and students to talk to each other.
Rote learning is relegated to an activity no longer requiring direct faculty supervision. Access to information, including lectures, is available at all hours. Instructors take the role of coach and students can take more responsibility for their own learning. Faculty are discovering that computing resources often enhance the learning environment. From their desks, faculty can write research papers, share files with a colleague in the next room or half way around the world.