Project Goals

1. Enhanced educational quality via network delivery of interactive resources, including:

• a core, WWW-based interactive syllabus, detailing course topics and assignments;

• integrated multimedia graphs, illustrations, and audiovisual examples;

• integrated email for easy student-faculty and student-student collaboration;

• module for lecture review, expanded concepts, and exam preparation;

• module for text review, guided study, interactive learning and exam preparation;

• module for direct, "one click" access to relevant library resources;

• module for easy access to campus support services (advising, career services, etc.);

• module for faculty-guided introduction to use of WWW links and resources;

• module for stimulation of class interaction and collaborative class projects.

2. Optimized student learning and increased information technology competence, via:

• interactive PSY-ETR resources which promote active learning;

• enhanced and individualized exploration of course materials;

• inclusion of resources that expand awareness of diversity and international issues;

• increased student-faculty interaction on course content and projects;

• experience with up-to-date materials and information technology;

• mastery of tools necessary for use of WWW and Internet resources;

• reduction of anxieties related to computers and technology;

• readily-available course materials, with low-cost or no-cost access;

• integrated mechanisms for quick and easy student feedback and evaluation.

3. Faculty collaboration, training in technology and greater productivity, via:

• shared resources and learning-oriented links between courses and faculty;

• refinement of PSY-ETR templates for use by any faculty with WWW-access;

• research and evaluation of new educational methods based on PSY-ETR system.

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