Taking ownership of learning: Can adding technology to the traditional classroom increase the opportunity for students to be more responsible for their own learning?

CHED 1611

C. Michele Turner, cmt@uakron.edu, The University of Akron Wayne College, 1901 Smucker Rd, Orrville, OH 44667
Technology offers us multiple methods of ending the traditional classroom practice of the “talking head instructor” and the “passive listening student”. This presentation will show how a variety of approaches can quickly change the dynamics of the traditional lecture in a chemistry course. Chemistry is a discipline of discovery and naturally offers many chances for students to take charge of their learning experience. By incorporating WebCT and Classroom Performance Systems, the students have greater opportunity to take on more responsibilities for their own learning. This presentation will give an overview of each method and cover both the advantages and disadvantages. In addition, data from the student surveys which reflects their attitude and reactions to these technologies will be presented.
 

Communicating Chemistry
8:30 AM-11:55 AM, Tuesday, March 27, 2007 McCormick Place North -- Room N227B, Level 2, Oral

Division of Chemical Education

The 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 25-29, 2007