Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences, Students, and Student Computing Support

Where Do Students Use Computers?

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Title:Where Do Students Use Computers? (ID: EDU07319)
Author(s):Micheal M. Malsed (Claremont McKenna College)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

Where do students use computers? Many institutions believe students don't need computing facilities because many own laptops. Some campuses create distributed environments with two computers and a printer per residence hall; others build massive computing labs with hundreds of workstations. CMC has explored an alternative solution to student computing.

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E-Learning Tools and Didactics Increase Science Student Numbers in the Netherlands

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Title:E-Learning Tools and Didactics Increase Science Student Numbers in the Netherlands (ID: EDU06217)
Author(s):Bart van de Laar (SURFfoundation)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/10/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The SURF Foundation, the Dutch sister organization of EDUCAUSE, funds a number of initiatives that aim to increase science and technology student numbers in the Netherlands in accordance with EU policy. The presentation critically discusses competency-based assessment tools and didactics of remedial education in science and technology studies.
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Fear Factor and American Idol: Leveraging Popular Culture for Student Support

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Title:Fear Factor and American Idol: Leveraging Popular Culture for Student Support (ID: EDU06285)
Author(s):Kimberly Brookes (Simmons College) and Cynthia Rubino (Simmons College)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/11/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:A central tenet of Technology at Simmons College is to help community members learn to care for their computers. One successful strategy has been to run interactive educational programs that draw on popular culture to engage students. Two of these programs have been Technology Fear Factor and Simmons Idol.
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