Lectures: laptop computers and the Internet

Abstract

In spite of the availability of powerful computing, display and communications technologies, many lectures are still presented employing backboard and chalk, or their modern-day equivalents. At the same time, Internet-based techniques are providing the impetus to rapidly change the mode of interacting with students. These and other innovative teaching methods are explored. While many of these methods involve large amounts of time and money, meaningful changes can be made with modest investments. With this in mind, widespread participation by the educational community is encouraged with emphasis on the interface between technology and pedagogical strategies.