>From owner-trad-l@LISTSERV.VT.EDU Mon Apr 21 00:32:21 1997 Received: (from mailadm@localhost) by sable.cc.vt.edu (8.8.5/8.8.5) id AAA05474 for fox@fox.cs.vt.edu; Mon, 21 Apr 1997 00:32:19 -0400 (EDT) Received: from listserv.vt.edu (listserv.vt.edu [128.173.4.9]) by sable.cc.vt.edu (8.8.5/8.8.5) with ESMTP id AAA22849; Mon, 21 Apr 1997 00:32:17 -0400 (EDT) Received: from listserv.vt.edu (listserv.vt.edu [128.173.4.9]) by listserv.vt.edu (8.8.5/8.8.5) with ESMTP id AAA53740; Mon, 21 Apr 1997 00:32:15 -0400 Received: from LISTSERV.VT.EDU by LISTSERV.VT.EDU (LISTSERV-TCP/IP release 1.8c) with spool id 1170775 for TRAD-L@LISTSERV.VT.EDU; Mon, 21 Apr 1997 00:32:14 -0400 Received: from fox.cs.vt.edu (fox.cs.vt.edu [128.173.40.84]) by listserv.vt.edu (8.8.5/8.8.5) with SMTP id AAA17894 for ; Mon, 21 Apr 1997 00:32:14 -0400 Received: by fox.cs.vt.edu (5.65/DEC-Ultrix/4.3) id AA07076; Mon, 21 Apr 1997 00:32:13 -0400 X-Sender: fox@fox.cs.vt.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Mime-Autoconverted: from QUOTED-PRINTABLE to 8bit by listserv.vt.edu id AAA53736 Message-Id: Date: Mon, 21 Apr 1997 00:32:12 -0400 Reply-To: "Edward A. Fox" Sender: trad-l Discussion List From: "Edward A. Fox" Subject: Seminar Announcement on Multimedia (fwd) To: TRAD-L@LISTSERV.VT.EDU Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Mime-Autoconverted: from 8bit to quoted-printable by sable.cc.vt.edu id AAA05474 See below - some qualitative assessment - locally - eaf ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sun, 20 Apr 1997 10:56:55 -0400 From: J. Steven Brauner To: FOCUS-L@LISTSERV.VT.EDU Subject: Seminar Announcement on Multimedia Hello all: Here is an announcement I recieved about a lecture on how multi-media has affected a traditional ESM class at Virginia Tech. Perhaps this seminar will help provide a window to see what future education (5-10 year time scale) will adapt to. The course instructors and student evaluations may also prove valuable case study information for our report. See you later this week and thanks. Steve >>ESM SEMINAR >> >>Virginia Tech >>Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics >> >>Wednesday, April 23, 1997 >>4:00 p.m. >>136 Norris Hall >> >>A MULTIMEDIA LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN STATICS >> >>Siegfried M. Holzer >>Professor of Civil Engineering >>Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University >>Blacksburg, VA 24061-0219 >> >>Abstract >> >>We are developing a learning environment in the subject area of statics= that >>combines physical experiments, interactive multimedia, and cooperative >>learning in the framework of experience-based learning (Kolb, 1984). Th= e >>course is designed to promote the active engagement of students in lear= ning. >>A review of the literature, which supports these activities, is present= ed >>and some multimedia learning modules are illustrated. We are using >>Authorware Professional to construct the multimedia program. >> >>We taught and evaluated an experimental section of statics in the works= hop >>format in the fall of 1995. We all had to learn to work effectively in >>groups and integrate various activities. Important elements in this pro= cess >>were end-of-session minute papers and frequent evaluations. They provid= ed >>feedback to assess and improve the learning environment throughout the >>semester. With few exceptions, student response was very positive. Here= are >>some examples: "it [the multimedia program] helped me a lot=85 The comp= uter is >>an excellent tool=85 This class has definitely made a big difference. I= think >>once a few small things are modified and the program is complete, this = will >>be a real innovation for this type of education." "I only wish I could = take >>next semester in here as well. I'd rather not go to the lecture hall fo= r >>strength [a traditional course]." >> >>We are teaching this course again this fall and are more effective in >>balancing the various activities. Improvements made in the multimedia >>program include more specific feedback and clues to help students solve >>problems. These two factors seem to account for the students' quick >>adaptation to the new learning environment. The following comments sele= cted >>from the students' minute papers reflect their attitudes: "Groups/pairs= are >>great to work in." "Good to have a few minutes to think/reflect before >>conversing with partner." "Interesting learning concept; good to be par= t." >>"Computer and partner interaction makes class seem easier. More ideas a= re >>aired with this environment." "The group activities allow for personal >>interaction and verbal comparison. Then reverting to the computer to se= e the >>answer and diagram really helps." "Computer is very user friendly and s= et up >>well for learning." "The computer diagrams really helped me to understa= nd >>the concept of components." "The program that we are using is so easy t= o >>operate and understand. Technology, isn't it wonderful." "I feel like I= am >>getting a good grasp on the material." "Seeing it on the computer helps= so >>much." "I enjoyed answering the questions of my partner." "I am actuall= y >>enjoying this class." >> >>Seminar Announcement Available on ESM Home Page @ http://www.esm.vt.edu >> >> >>Cynthia B. Hopkins (Cindy) >>Enrollment Services Assistant >>Email Address: hopkins@vt.edu >>Telephone # 540-231-6743 >>Fax # 540-231-4574 >>Graduate Programs in Engineering Mechanics >>Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics >>Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University >>225 Norris Hall >>Blacksburg, Virginia, USA 24061-0219 >> >> >Vickie Graham >Civil Engineering Department Office Phone: 540/231-6068 >Virginia Tech FAX No.: 540/231-75= 32 >Blacksburg, VA 24061 E-mail: vgraham@vt.ed= u > /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// / J. Steven Brauner (sbrauner@vt.edu) / / Ph.D. Candidate / / Charles Edward Via, Jr. Department of Civil Engineering / / 222 Patton Hall / / Virginia Tech / / Blacksburg, VA 24061-0105 / / tel. 540.231.6477 (o) / / tel. 540.961.7569 (h) / / fax 540.231.7532 / / / / http://www.vt.edu:10021/S/slowlane/sb.html / ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////