It is particularly important to have a technician available during each class that uses a technology-rich classroom. The College of Education supports the importance of technological literacy and suggests that technological literacy be part of the University graduation requirements. We support the need for a variety of technology-rich classrooms. Smart classrooms provide an opportunity for video enhancement of any learning situation. Cases for small group discussion can be presented to the large group via projection.
Students can enter pro's and con's onto a screen as individuals or small groups debate an issue.
Students can use smart classrooms to learn skills in instructional preparation. It is also certainly possible to combine a computer classroom and the concept described as a virtual classroom. These and numerous other applications are hardly lecture or teacher-centered. The College of Education recommends that there be recognition that all instructional sites may not be actually on-campus. Distance Education Distance education should be thought of in a broad context.