Computer-intensive teaching was new to me. Several of these experiences are listed here. Lectures with PowerPoint . The preparation of graphic diagrams and tables is generally very time-consuming and not particularly productive. I am more likely to distribute copies of the PowerPoint slides in advance than to actually talk from the slides in class.
Students tend to ignore poorly structured discussion groups.
Short Papers and Readings. Subgroup editing works best when the original draft papers are limited to no more than three pages, and the groups are six people or smaller. Similarly, since most students print out assigned readings that exceed ten pages, hardcopy readings placed on reserve in the library still have their place. The computer screen seems to be best for shorter messages. Limited Use of Computers in Class .