1. --The Wake Forest Experience-- Using Technology to Benefit Students The BUCKMAN Forum Furman University February 6, 2003 David G. Brown, Professor/VP/Dean/Former Provost Wake Forest University http://www.wfu.edu/~brown brown@wfu.edu

2. How has the computer changed teaching and learning? 1.It’s caused every teacher to rethink & redesign. 2. By increasing student options, it has increased competition and compelled universities to pay more attention to the quality of teaching Our profession has been changed forever!

3. Outline of Remarks 1. What have I done with my own course? 2. What experiences motivated these changes?--- Wake Forest research + professorial usage at Yahoo’s 100 3. What about the future? 4. YOUR comments, reactions, questions

4. To understand a liberal arts education as an opportunity to study with professors who think by their own set of concepts To learn how to apply economic concepts To learn how to work collaboratively To learn computer skills To improve writing and speaking FIRST YEAR SEMINAR The Economists’ Way of Thinking: Students = 15 All Freshmen Required Course Before Class During Class. After Class

5. Brown’s First Year Seminar Before Class –Students Find URLs & Identify Criteria –Interactive exercises –Muddiest Point –Lecture Notes –E-mail dialogue –Cybershows During Class –One Minute Quiz –Computer Tip Talk –Class Polls –Team Projects After Class –Edit Drafts by Team –Guest Editors –Hyperlinks & Pictures –Access Previous Papers Other –Daily Announcements –Team Web Page –Personal Web Pages –Exams include Computer –Portfolio –Materials Forever

6. Plan for the Class of 2000 (to enhance our “community of learners”) Submitted Fall 1994 Technology Plan (Computers for All) Reduce S/F ratio from 13/1 to 10/1 First Year Seminar Program Study Abroad Scholarships for 20% Faculty Salary Increases 32 Other Items 15% Increase in Tuition Phased In over 4 Years

7. IBM Laptops for all Printers for all New Every 2 Years Own @ Graduation 31,000 Connections Standard Software 99% E-Mail Start 1995, 4 Year Phase In +15% Tuition for 37 Items +40 Faculty and 30 Staff THE WAKE FOREST PLAN IBM A30, Pentium III, 1.13GHz Processor, 30GB Hardrive, 384 MB RAM 15”ActMatrix Screen, CD-RW/DVD, Floppy, 56k modem, 16MB Video Ram, 10/100 Ethernet, USB&Serial&Parellel&Infrared Ports Standard Load Includes— MS Office, Dreamweaver, SPSS, Maple, Acrobat, Photoshop, Shockwave, Flash, Net Meeting, Real Producer & Player, Media Player, Windows XP Moviemaker, Apple QuickTime, Netscape & Explorer, Netscape Calendar & Communicator, Windows XP Professional

8. Consequences for Wake Forest +SAT Scores & Class Ranks Level +Retention & Grad Rates Up +Satisfaction & Learning Up +Faculty Recruitment Success Up http://www.wfu.edu/administration/ir/docs/ accmea.pdf

9. Communication-Interaction

10. Computers allow people---- to belong to more communities to be more actively engaged in each community with more people over more miles for more months and years TO BE MORE COLLABORATIVE Florida State FYS Reunion Band Dinner

11. Impact of the Plan for the Class of 2000, No. of Items with Significant Differences in Wake Forest Student Responses, CSEQ Questionnaire 2002 Survey versus 1998 Survey Computer Usage………………..…2002 wins 6-2 Information Fluency………….…...2002 wins 5-1 Integration of Knowledge………..2002 wins 3-0 Specific Knowledge & Skills…….2002 wins 6-1 Interpersonal Communication…..2002 wins 8-0 Co-Curricular Participation……...2002 wins 5-0 Source: Ross Griffith, Wake Forest Univ. Institutional Research Office. http://www.wfu.edu/administration/ir/docs/CSEQComparison2002.pdf

12. CSEQ Computer Usage Items Searched Internet for course materials Used word processor for paper Used email to communicate with class Made visual displays with computer Developed web page, multimedia Computer & Info Technology Scale Discussion about computers & Technology Joined in electronic class discussions Black= 2002 significantly greater than 1998. Italics Red= 1998 significantly greater than 2002

13. Information Fluency Items Retrieved off-campus library materials Judged quality of information obtained Learning on your own…finding info you need Gaining range of info re career Gaining knowledge re rest of the world Used a dictionary or thesaurus Black= 2002 significantly greater than 1998. Italics Red= 1998 significantly greater than 2002

14. Integration of Knowledge Items Worked on project where you had to integrate ideas Putting ideas together, seeing relationships Developed role play, case study, simulation for class Black= 2002 significantly greater than 1998. Italics Red= 1998 significantly greater than 2002

15. Specific Knowledge & Skills Acquired job-related knowledge/skills Seeing the importance of history Write clearly and effectively Developing own values & ethical standards Acquired specialization for further education Broadening acquaintance with & enjoyment of literature Memorized formulas, definitions, technical terms Black= 2002 significantly greater than 1998. Italics Red= 1998 significantly greater than 2002

16. Interpersonal Communication Met with faculty to discuss group activities Talked with instructor re info related to course Discussed project ideas with a faculty member Held conversation about the economy Conversation about international relations Conversation about current events in the news Conversation about the arts Presenting effectively when speaking with others Black= 2002 significantly greater than 1998. Italics Red= 1998 significantly greater than 2002

17. Co-curricular Items Went to a lecture or panel discussion Attended meeting of campus club or student government Worked on a campus committee Managed a club or organization Quality of Effort: Clubs & Organization Scale Black= 2002 significantly greater than 1998. Italics Red= 1998 significantly greater than 2002

18. Impact of the Plan for the Class of 2000, No. of Items with Significant Differences in Wake Forest Student Responses, CSEQ Questionnaire 2002 Survey versus 1998 Survey Computer Usage………………..…2002 wins 6-2 Information Fluency………….…...2002 wins 5-1 Integration of Knowledge………..2002 wins 3-0 Specific Knowledge & Skills…….2002 wins 6-1 Interpersonal Communication…..2002 wins 8-0 Co-Curricular Participation……...2002 wins 5-0 Source: Wake Forest University Institutional Research Office. http://www.wfu.edu/administration/ir/docs/CSEQComparison2002.pdf

19. Reasons 150 Professors Added Computer Enhancements 1.Communication-Interaction 2.Collaboration-Teams 3.Controversy-Debate 4.Customization-Diversity 5.Consultants-Adjuncts www.ablongman.com/professional/catalog/academic/product/1,4096,0205355803,00.html www.ankerpub.com/books/brown.html

20. What about the future? 1. Early results from the research 2. The Highest Benefit/Cost Uses 3. Education Trends Extended

21. Research Results University of Central Florida--- Hybrid courses win! (the 80-20 rule) 18,844 students at 71 American Universities--- More “good practices” for wired students! http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v9n49.html 150 professors at 50 Research Universities--- Interaction, Collaboration, Debate, Custom, Adjuncts! Virginia Polytechnic University--- Calculus failure rate cut by 44%!

22. Low Hanging Fruit [within the constraints of time & money] 1.URLs 2.Email 3.Course Management System Better 85% Some Use Vs 5% Heavy Use

23. How is the computer changing teaching & learning? Community Magnified! More exchange between professors and students. Engaged Learning Magnified! More interactive teaming and collaborative assignments. Community Magnified! More contact with off campus intellects and constituencies. Community Magnified! More active members of more co-curricular organizations.

24. The 21 st Century Context Personal. Customized. Interactive. Gold Standard = Hybrid (80-20 & 20-80) On Line Only for New Buyers & Over-Served Student-Centered Curriculum “ Houses ” instead of Disciplines Loose-leaf Collections of Course Components, instead of Textbooks Collaborative Teaching Teams of Professionals to Support Learning Engaged Learning

25. Comments and Questions Also, on your index card, please write to me your own observation about the future of teaching and learning. Also, share a comment or question. Record your email address, if you’d like a response. Let’s Talk!

26. David G. Brown Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC 27109, 336-758-4878 email: brown@wfu.edu http//:www.wfu.edu/~brown fax: 336-758-5012