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Rumpus Book ClubBacklash Against Technology in National English Departments?
Although the web has invaded just about every aspect of American life, one college professor is making a stand. Meet Mark James, visiting lecturer in English at the University of West Florida. He recently instituted a ban in his discussion classes on all forms of technology, whether it be laptops in the classroom or using message boards out of class to discuss books.
He claims that so far, “The students seemed more involved in the discussion than when I allowed them to go online… They were more attentive, and we were able to go into a little more depth.” James’ success has led to other similar bans within the university, and The Chronicle highlights ways instructors are banding together nationwide to limit what they think is unnecessary tech in the classroom.
August 16th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Funny–I just wrote about this article at my personal site, mostly on the limited ways I use tech in the classroom.