Technology-based approach for managing large classes : a case study

Meziane, F; Kulathuramaiyer, N

Abstract

Educational institutions are faced with many problems. In one hand they face a shortage of staff and funding and at the same time the number of students enrolled is ever increasing. The lecturers are faced with large and sometimes huge classes. Providing a quality course using traditional methods of teaching- learning becomes very difficult if not impossible. This calls for a shift in the teaching-learning paradigm whereby the traditional modes become inadequate to both deal with the large number of students and to provide an interactive learning environment. Technology-based and student-centred approaches need to be employed to overcome the space-time barriers in this new environment.

In this paper we present our experience in conducting the TMX2012, “IT Tools for Knowledge Workers” course, which had 670 students enrolled. We will describe the various aspects of course management such as the laboratory and tutorial booking system, access to course material, modes of communication and interaction with students, administration of assessments and the monitoring of student progress. We will also describe how Information Technology has been used extensively throughout the course.

Citation

Meziane, F., & Kulathuramaiyer, N. (1997, December). Technology-based approach for managing large classes : a case study. Presented at Proceeding of the International Conference on Computers in Education, (ICCE97), Kuching, Sarawak

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: Proceeding of the International Conference on Computers in Education, (ICCE97)
• Conference Location: Kuching, Sarawak
• Start Date: Dec 2, 1997
• End Date: Dec 5, 1997
• Publication Date: Dec 1, 1997
• Deposit Date: Jul 17, 2009
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 17, 2009
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference