Interactive Learning

The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 provides a useful overview of the educational philosophies that are driving the redesign of college courses, the most effective technology tools available, and a clear and concise list of lessons learned from the 93 vignettes. Part 2 is the heart of the volume—the compelling vignettes that candidly describe and assess real experiments with the use of technology by real professors and students.

The vignettes are organized into broad discipline categories: physical sciences and engineering; computer science, information systems, and mathematics; biological sciences and medicine; social sciences; fine arts; and literature, languages, writing, and humanities.

Each vignette includes:
• A state-of-the-art best practice
• The educational beliefs behind the course redesign
• The computer tools and techniques used in the course
• Measured impacts on learning
• Lessons learned
• Course web site addresses and contributor contact information