A comment drop-box was made available in the cafeteria, resulting in 45 pages of written comments and suggestions. The following is a summary of the general trends in the responses. Concerns We should spend money on other things. Pearson is a very personal experience. IT must not erode the opportunity for strong personal relationships.
Time is already in short supply.
IT must not consume more of our valuable time. Technology may add more style than substance to teaching and is no substitute for creative energy and effective communication. IT does not accommodate different learning styles and leads to homogenization of styles. Negative cultural impact of Western English dominating the internet. Two comments expressed a concern that the students views are not being considered.