He adds that the college administration accepted the wireless plan on the condition that computers would become an integral part of the college experience - and have they ever. J. Thomas Rogers, the school's legal technology manager, developed several applications that have proven popular with students, professors and administrators. Each student goes to the law school's Web site, enters an ID and PIN number, and receives 60 imaginary points to bid on the courses he or she wants to take. Openings in each course go to the highest bidders. Finals on floppies.
Students have the option of taking their exams online.
A proctor gives test takers a special floppy disk that locks down the rest of the computer when the exam program boots up. Rogers and his team convert recorded lectures to RealAudio format and post them on the law school's Web site. Students access the recordings using special passwords. Virtual study groups. Each class has its own Internet newsgroup, which allows students to collaborate and post documents whether they are at school or at home.