Online Learning Update Ray Schroeder, editor, OTEL - University of Illinois at Springfield

Bobby Approved (v 3.2)
Wednesday, November 14, 2001

http://www.uwiretoday.com/computing111301004.html

Duke rethinks laptop requirement
By Dave Ingram, The Chronicle (Duke U.)

(U-WIRE) DURHAM, N.C. -- After discussions earlier this year about requiring each incoming undergraduate to own a laptop computer by fall 2002, Duke University administrators are now suggesting such a proposal may be unnecessary. ... "What we have found is that the goals of a laptop program often involve technology for technology's sake," said Michael Pickett, special assistant to the provost for academic technology. "We believe the most important thing for technology at Duke is to use it to further our goals in teaching, learning and research." ...




 



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