INLS
180 Day 26 Notes
April
11, 2002
Notes
on the rest of semester;
Next tue: four papers discussed
Next thur: project presentations
begin…volunteers?
April 23, 25 work on projects (no
class due to CHI)
April 30 project presentations. Projects due. Monday, May 6 last day to turn in projects
Big Points
Human
senses operate near optimal levels of sensitivity
Signal
amplification---are there understanding/knowledge analogs? [Engelbart]
Some
sensory abilities/sensitivities are genetically determined (e.g., taste)
Distance
learning technologies require technical expertise (now)
Technological
problems can hinder communication
Expect
computer problems!
Sensory
overload!
ISEE
potential for expanding access to education (e.g., remote, disabled, etc.)
The real
problem with ISEE is not the technology, but the user interface
ISEE
should be online EOR classroom, both is too much
Questions
How does course content affect
effectiveness of ISEE-like tools?
What happened in class (while others
were outside)?
Why try for synchronous channels
when time-shifting is a big advantage of remote learning?
What are the hw/sw requirements for
ISEE-like learning?
Observation: chat seemed more comfortable and informal
than in-class
How much does the tech gadgets
distract from the content?
How much of this is in practical
use? (e.g., what do distance ed courses
do?)
How to manage/balance the many
channels?
How will this work in
discussion/seminars rather than lectures?
What are the long-term effects of
these media on learning/relationships?
How to make ISEE more natural?
[e.g., voice rather than typing?]
What is the plan for ISEE? Distance
ed? Licensing? How much effort going into development?
What if NBC used ISEE and you could
share discuss, etc.? legal issues?
3. Discuss new communication media: MOOs, ISEE
4. One-minute
paper
What was the big point you
learned in class today?
What is the main, unanswered
question you leave class with today?