Teaching & Learning with Technology Classroom & Lab Computing University Park Technology Classroom Trends
Highlights of 2004 FACAC Technology Survey University Park Technology Classroom Statistics Technology Initiatives Impact of Changing Pedagogy
2004 FACAC SURVEY RESULTS Statement Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree 1. It is important to integrate online learning with traditional teaching methods. 2. I use technology for teaching more today than two years ago. 3. I would like to see a greater presence of wireless capabilities on campus. 4. I would like to see more active use of interactive video conferencing. 39.3 31.9 18.2 5.5 2.4 41.2 34.0 12.7 4.2 4.7 44.1 22.4 28.2 2.6 0.8 18.7 21.4 40.4 11.1 6.6
2004 FACAC SURVEY RESULTS Reasons for Teaching with Technology Content More Easily Explained Lecture Materials Easily Updated Out-of-Class Communication Enhanced Complex Material Delivery Enhanced Increased Coverage of Course Material Enhanced Student Interaction Student Expectation Technology a Component of the Subject Facilitates Group Collaboration (in and out of class)
2004 FACAC SURVEY RESULTS Barriers for Not Using Technology Lack of Time for Incorporation Technology Failures Lack of Access to Technology Classrooms No Network Access in Classrooms No Onsite Technical Support Lack of Up-To-Date Hardware/Software Lack of Necessary Skills
2004 FACAC SURVEY RESULTS Valued Classroom Features Very Important Somewhat Important Not at all Important Technology-equipped podium 61.1 22.0 10.7 Regular table topped podium 23.1 33.2 35.1 Multimedia projector 64.3 20.1 9.7 Classic overhead projector 39.1 36.2 18.8 Screen positioned at front/center 49.9 31.6 12.3 Screens positioned at side/corners 16.6 38.9 36.5 Combo laser pointer and slide advancer remote 26.5 32.2 35.4 Computers at each student station 18.2 34.0 42.1 Auditorium Seating 11.0 27.6 54.7 Fixed tablet arm seating 7.0 24.1 60.6 Fixed tables and chairs 4.3 24.4 63.5 Moveable tables and chairs 38.6 30.6 24.7
University Park General Purpose Classroom (GPC) Facts 361 rooms available through the Office of the Registrar (209 Technology Enhanced) 21,733 Total Seating Capacity (14,923 Total Seating Capacity in Technology Rooms) Located Throughout 52 Buildings Across University Park
250 200 150 100 50 0 Technology Classroom Growth 209 223 182 192 144 161 114 61 63 0 11 16 16 17 24 28 1991/92 1992/93 1993/94 1994/95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 Projected
Technology Classroom Additions Spring 2006 Wagner 115 ITEC (30 seats) Wagner 115A ITEC (30 seats) Wagner 206 ITEC (46 seats) Wagner 214 ITEC (31 seats) Wagner 316 ITEC (46 seats) Fall 2006 Burrowes 215 VTEC/STEC (18 seats) Burrowes 316 VTEC (10 seats) Food Sciences 133 ITEC (54 seats) Forest Res. 001 STEC (38 seats) Forest Res. 106 ITEC (52 seats) Forest Res. 107 ITEC (73 seats) Forest Res. 112 ITEC (153 seats) Forest Res. 417 STEC (30 seats) Waring 129 STEC (150 seats)
Classrooms By Type 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 ITEC Instructor Technology 0 VTEC (2) 1% STEC (31) 9% No Tech (152) 42% ITEC (176) 48% STEC Student Technology (Includes Inst. Tech.) VTEC Video Conferencing (Includes Inst. Tech.)
Technology Rooms by Platform 150 150 100 48 50 9 1 1 0 Windows Windows / Mac Mac Linux Unix 72% 23% 4% <1% <1%
Technology Replacement Initiatives 2004/05 Podiums 40 Podium Computers 93 Data/Video Projectors 95 Switching Systems 60 VCR/DVD Players 70 Video Conferencing System Upgrade 108 Wartik
New Technology Initiatives 2004/05 Redesigned Podium for Enhanced Sightlines Student Response System Pilot (Chemistry) (102 Forum, 108 Forum, 117 Osmond) Touch Panel Controlled Switching System Closed Captioning Decoders
Wireless Connectivity in Buildings with GPCs Business (new) Chambers (floor 1 & 2) Hammond (floor 2 & 3) Henderson South IST Patterson (floor 4) Pond Lab (floor 1) Rackley Sackett Willard (basement) Source: http://its.psu.edu/wireless/wirelesslocations.html
Planned Wireless Installations In GPC Locations Boucke Building Forum Building Kern Building Life Sciences (including student study area/courtyard) Thomas Building Willard Building December 2005 Anticipated Completion
Changing Pedagogy Collaborative Learning Flexible Seating Computer-Based Learning Lower Course Enrollment Limits Increased Square Footage per Student Instructional Technology Enhancements
The Face of Change Boucke 214 1997 126 Seats 1998 82 Seats
Cedar 134 2002 70 Seats 2003 60 Seats
Ferguson 105 1998 92 Seats 1999 32 Seats
Life Sciences 012 Traditional 28 Seats Collaborative 28 Seats
Osmond 201 1997 38 Seats Collaborative 42 Seats
Willard 64 1987 142 Seats 1988 60 Seats
Willard 373 2002 76 Seats 2003 53 Seats
Thomas Schwab 100 968 Seats 726 Seats
Osmond 117 IST 113 152 Seats 2004 150 Seats
EES 114 Chem. 102 2000 116 Seats 2004 70 Seats
Still Much To be Done Sackett 127 Borland 172
Willard 362 Moore 107
And Some Will Never Be Chambers 102 Chamber 123
Hammond 209 Armsby 213
Conclusion Continue Expansion of Technology Classroom Pool Continue Expansion of Wireless Coverage Area Continue to Seek Additional Permanent Funding for Technology Replacement Initiatives Continue to Survey Instructors & Students