Motivating Students
Additionally students must perceive that computer use is an integral
part of the academic process. They must believe that their mentors and
role models (i.e. the faculty) see computers in this light. Thus falls
to faculty the responsibility of demonstrating the use of computers
within the academic disciplines.
If students are to be expected to make extensive use of computers, it
is imperative that they have the opportunity to do so. This implies
that there must be sufficient laboratories (both scheduled and open
access) available. To reduce the load on these facilities, the
University must encourage students to acquire their own equipment. This
support would include:
- hardware and software recommendations
- adequate provision of telephone lines for external access
- special pricing for student computer purchases (and possibly lease
or purchase plans)
- wiring residence rooms to the backbone
- providing open connection points in laboratories and library carrels
for student computers