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>Subject: Classroom Support
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>Aloha Colleague:
>
>If you can spare a few minutes, your reply to the following 5 questions
>will be appreciated. Responses will be shared with Quebec Panel members
>discussing a proposal to expand ALSB's classroom support.
>
>Information about the Panel follows the questions -- It is not necessary to
>read it to answer the questions. -- Expressing disinterest is also
>important.
>
> Thanks, --Hunter
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>Would you like to have peer reviewed business law classroom support
>materials available on Internet (e.g.: PowerPoint presentations, sample
>course syllabi, business style cases, etc.)?
> Yes __x_
> No ___
> Comment:
>
>Would you identify the business law classroom support items you would most
>like to have on Internet?
> Item List & Comments:
Hard to say, because I have not thought it through. I'm sure that cases
would be good, and maybe outlines.
>
>Should ALSB assume any role in developing members' basic technology skills?
>(Alternative: That is a function of the individual and their
>institutions.)
> Yes _x__ (but there are real limits to our ability)
> No ___
> Comment:
>
>(Related questions on print and technology)
>Would you like to have The Journal of Legal Studies Education (JLSE)
>available on Internet?
> Yes _x_ If yes, do you still need a print copy--y/n y
> No ___
> Comment:
>
>Will the print version of The Journal of Legal Studies Education (JLSE) be
>totally replaced by an electronic version within 10 years?
> Yes ___
> No _x__
> Comment:
>
>________________________________________________
>INFORMATION FOLLOWS ON THE PANEL AND THE PROPOSAL
>
>Panel: Proposal to Expand ALSB's Role in Classroom Support
>
>Moderator:
>Peter Shedd, University of Georgia
>
>Panelists:
>Sally Gunz, University of Waterloo
>Nancy Hauserman, University of Iowa
>Dan Herron, Miami University
>Jim Jurinsky, University of Oregon-Portland
>Hunter Kennedy, Hawaii Pacific University
>Ginny Maurer, University of Florida
>Nim Razook, University of Oklahoma
>
>This panel will discuss and solicit ideas for expanding classroom support
>for ALSB members using Internet. The session will concentrate on
>generating ideas, assessing interest and suggesting a general course of
>action rather than detailed planning.
>
>THE SITE PAGE -- ONE VERSION (Possibly at ALSB Home Page)
>- Links To WWW Site, FTP Site, or at ALSB Site
> * PowerPoint Presentations, Overheads, and other classroom
>presentation materials (Could be indexed and at various campus sites, or
>at a central ALSB FTP Site, or . . .)
> * Materials focusing on developing reflective thinking, persuasive
>writing, integrative teaching themes, ethical perspectives and other
>pedagogical matters where law serves the broader business school
>educational objectives well.
> * Cases -- (Business style law cases, if they are developed.)
> * Articles -- various articles on items of interest from business
>law paradigms, examination issues, teaching methodology, technology skills
>for students and faculty, etc. (Selected past JLSE articles.)
> * Student Research Site Links --
> * Ethics Site Links --
> * Selected Members pages --
> * Selected Syllabi for a wide variety of courses
>- An Index to ALSB Classroom Support Materials (Could be an ASCII text, tab
>delineated, ftp document suitable for use with most database programs.)
>- Search Engine -- (could use AltaVista with ALSB codes in documents -- an
>alternative to the index, a planned redundancy)
>- Other --
>
>
> "Enriching Our Discipline" -- ALSB Conference Theme -- 1996
>STRAWMAN PROPOSAL:
>
>ALSB should create a site on Internet, or some Internet alternative,
>devoted to providing classroom support materials for members. The purpose
>would be to assist members in their quest for ever-improving classroom
>excellence.
>
>THESIS:
>The process of improving pedagogy skill and acquiring technology skill and
>materials can be greatly simplified with the help of colleagues who have
>already 'been there, done that.'
>
>The Academy has contributed in this area for years through the JLSE.
>Present technology changes the nature of some items to be distributed
>(e.g., PowerPoint presentations and other technology materials) and the
>nature of the distribution and storage system. Internet provides a storage
>and distribution system which is less expensive and has greater utility
>than paper publications.
>
>PREMISE:
> Modern information technology in the classroom provides a distinct
>improvement in pedagogy. (Arguable -- However, it should not me arguable
>that ALSB should be supporting exploration in bringing technology to the
>business law classroom focused on improving education.)
> Many faculty are so heavily burdened with research, teaching,
>committee and other assignments that it is difficult to find the time to
>acquire the skills and do the ground work to move up to an integrated
>information technology classroom. (Common faculty knowledge, not common
>public knowledge.)
> Presently within the Academy membership there are a number of
>individuals willing to share their materials and experience to help
>colleagues make the step up. (Untested assumption, JLSE publication will
>be a useful incentive.)
> Internet technology is the means by which this can be accomplished
>most efficiently. (Obvious -- But there will need to be parallel
>information provided in the printed version of JLSE to assist the
>transition to technology.)
> The effort should be coordinated by JLSE.
>
>JLSE is important for at least four reasons;
>* it is an existing element of the organization with a closely related mission,
>* it can provide important quality control assurances,
>* it can provide the motivation & recognition to stimulate the production
>of quality materials,
>* it has an existing distribution system. The paper journal is an
>important bridge between past methods and new technology. (It would be
>desirable to go parallel with electronic publication as soon as possible.)
>
>BENEFITS:
>* Make the best materials within ALSB available to more teachers --
> Improve Business Law Education
>* Lessen member's burden in improving classroom teaching
>* Broaden and expand ALSB discourse on classroom issues
>* Membership benefit to enhance ALSB recruitment and retention.
>* Increase publication opportunities for members.
>
>RESOURCES:
>Internet Site (Or use of multiple sites)
>Internet Server Support (Some level of central support)
>JLSE Support -- Important parts of the communication will need this vehicle
>ALSB Members (Contributing and Using)
>
>POTENTIAL CONCERNS
> Relationships with Publishers: ALSB gets financial and other
>support from publishers in mutually beneficial relationships. Care should
>be taken not to accidentally alter these relationships.
>The possibility exists that some projects could be perceived as being in
>competition with publishers. Classroom support should be in areas where
>the members identify unsatisfied needs. ALSB should focus on satisfying
>identified needs for its members and their students. (Products such as
>text books are clearly not within this area of interest.)
>
> Non-member access to information: There are many business law
>faculty members who are not ALSB members. It seems unreasonable to
>establish a secure Internet site. A better approach would be to use the
>materials to encourage ALSB membership. ALSB might develop a license
>agreement saying classroom materials are licensed for use by current ALSB
>members, non-members should submit an annual shareware fee, e.g., one half
>of the annual membership fee.
>
> Burdens Placed On JLSE: . . .
>
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