University of Delaware ITUE

Technology in Undergraduate Classes

Barriers

  1. Learning curve for faculty.
  2. Keeping up with computer technology.
  3. Additional factors, cognitive factors.
  4. Cost of technology, economic factors.
  5. Seen as an end in itself.
  6. Student preparation for using technology (E110).
  7. Administrative committment to student preparation.
  8. Problems w/UD computer labs; availability of specific hardware.
  9. Availabilty of updated software applications.
  10. Classrooms equipped with tech. hardware.
  11. Faculty access to technology for preparation of course materials.
  12. Staff support of faculty (availability - time and space).
  13. Distance learning, formal and student dissatisfaction.
  14. Financial support of technology -- Who is responsible?
  15. Software standards.
  16. Time for faculty training, professional development.
  17. Administrative recognition of #16.
  18. Reliability of technology.
  19. Availability of hardware and its appropriateness.
  20. Appropriate uses of technology; effective use.
  21. Time to prepare innovative stuff.
  22. Appropriate level of technology incorporation.
  23. Effectiveness in student learning -- is there value added?
  24. Security; logistics (for online exams).
  25. Availability of computer labs.
  26. Getting on board, jargon.
  27. Diversity of student preparation.

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Last updated February 9, 1999.
Copyright Univ. of Delaware, 1999.