Velleman also addressed ways that technology can complement classroom teaching. Innovations that he would like to see include software that would allow on-line voice annotation of students' papers and class lists that include photos of students. Velleman added, though, that he envisions pitfalls with the constant influx of new technologies. Velleman also is concerned that faculty will not have the time and money required to develop good interactive software. The ways computers are used can definitely enhance rather than dissipate a feeling of community, according to Van Houweling.
Scientists join lots of virtual teams to collaborate on research problems.
The forum was sponsored by the U-M chapter of the American Association of University Professors, the Academic Women's Caucus and the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs.