Preparing Students for a Web 2.0 World: Integrating Networked Laptop Technologies in English Studies Classrooms (Innovative Practice)

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Kerrie Carsey, Assistant Coordinator of Digital Writing, Miami University
• Carolyn H. Gard, Senior Director, Academic Technology Services, Miami University
• Denise Landrum, Doctoral Student and Instructor, Miami University
• Session convener: Shahron Williams Van Rooij, Associate Professor, Learning Technologies, George Mason University

Abstract

The Miami University English department and Academic Technology Services developed new laptop classrooms, digital writing curricula, and instructor training programs. Currently 30 percent of all required first-year writing courses are taught in networked laptop classrooms. We will focus on English/IT collaborations, instructor preparation, and the impact on student learning. Qualitative and quantitative data, including video interview clips with students, will be shared.

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