Given the fact that computing and information technologies have had a tremendous impact upon education, was there any consideration given to the nature of this impact upon teaching and learning?
Yes. One of the most compelling features of computing and information technologies is that the powers of direct inquiry, exploration and dialogue can easily be put in the hands of individual teachers and learners and that these powers can be exercised at virtually any time and in any place. Opportunities for ongoing collaboration and communication are especially enhanced. This is particularly the case in situations where faculty and students have universal and immediate access to networked computing and information resources and to tools such as the laptop computer. These features are particularly important for a College like Ursinus and can serve to enhance and enrich our tradition of liberal education. We have spoken of Ursinus College as an educational environment that provides students with the opportunity and encouragement to be active and engaged self-learners and faculty with the support and resources to be involved coaches and mentors. The laptop computer program can provide fa
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