Re: on computers in the classroom

["RAUBER, JOEL" <JOEL_RAUBER@SDSTATE.EDU>]

> My experience was that students tended to NOT print out
> handouts during class
> because of the delay--they read it on screen. Some did print
> it out later, but
> remember that printing a copy on a laser printer is typically no more
> expensive that printing a xerox copy.
>
> The nice thing was that I didn't' have to come up with
> additional copies a few
> days later, as the material was always available, and
> everyone knew just where
> it was.
>
> JEG

Which is a double edged sword, its less hassle for the instructor.  Of
course, a firm instructor policy of "I handed all my copies out, replace it
from a fellow student", isn't much hassle, except for the complaints.

Its probably the best course, posting on web such materials, but I fear that
we are reinforcing the irresponsible behaviour of students by insuring that
there are no consequences.

Just an early morning thought.

Joel