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| ID | 441 |
|---|---|
| First Name | Henry |
| Last Name | Walker |
| Institution | Grinnell College |
| Speaker Category | faculty |
| Title of Talk | Using a Database to Support a Course Home Page, Syllabus, Schedule, and Other Online Materials |
| Abstract | With static Web pages for a course, posting of daily readings, assignments, etc. requires either constant editing of pages or a search for materials relevant for each given day. Further, adjustments in time allocated for one topic likely requires manual changes in several days that follow. As a result, modifications in a course to accomodate student needs are labor intensive and consistency of schedules can be troublesome. Use of a database behind the scenes resolves many of these maintenance challenges. A student going to a course home page can view the assignments for the previous day, current day, and next day, together with a statement of the next course deadlines. Links to readings and assignments can be dynamic — automatically updated daily. Adjustments to course schedules can be made with the click of just a few buttons. Part of the talk will include a demonstration of a sample dynamic format for a current course. (Development of this type of course interface might make an interesting assignment for one or more computing students!) |
| Subject area(s) | Course Syllabi and Online Materials |
| Suitable for undergraduates? | Y |
| Day Preference | Either |
| Computer Needed? | Y |
| Bringing a laptop? | Y |
| Overhead Needed? | N |
| Software requests | Laptop connection to Internet and to data projector |
| Special Needs | |
| Date Submitted | 09/16/2016 |
| Year | 2016 |