3.4.12 Technology use
The institution’s use of technology enhances student learning and is appropriate for meeting the objectives of its programs. Students have access to and training in the use of technology.
Judgment of Compliance
Compliance
Narrative of Justification
The discussion of compliance with Comprehensive Standard 3.8.1 reveals that Bennett College offers adequate access to computing resources. Academic Computing at Bennett College includes all aspects of the use of computers in the learning and teaching process. Students, faculty, and staff have access to a wide variety of resources for academic computing for classroom teaching, investigations, tutorial assistance, testing, bibliographic searches, data analysis, preparation of reports, electronic mail, and access to the World Wide Web. Faculty members also use computers in the delivery of instruction during the class period and in making a variety of assignments.
Some of the lab and classroom equipment featured are; overhead LCD projectors which project material from the instructor workstations, interactive whiteboards by the Smart Corporation which allow the instructor to alter and mark over images projected on the screen, document cameras which allow a document or object to be projected onto the screen, video conferencing unit, which allow communication with a party on another part of campus or across the world, and SynchronEyes software which allow the instructor to monitor and control all the student computers from the instructor’s computer.
Main Academic Computer Labs
Pfeiffer Science 100*
21 Dell Optiplex 260 Pentium 4 Computers
Instructor Workstation- Pentium 4 Computer
DVD/VCR Player
SynchronEyes Software
Smartboard
HP 4200n LaserPrinter
Overhead Ceiling-Mounted LCD Projector
Pfeiffer Science 103*
30 Dell Optiplex 270 Pentium 4 Computers
Instructor Workstation- Pentium 4 Computer
DVD/VCR Player
SynchronEyes Software
Smartboard
HP 4100n LaserPrinter
Overhead Ceiling-Mounted LCD Projector
Pfeiffer Science 105 (Physics Macintosh Lab)
4 eMac and 4 iMac Computers
Lexmark 265 printers
Pfeiffer Science 309
30 Dell Optiplex GX 520 Computers
Instructor Workstation- Pentium 4 Computer
Canon RE-455X Document Camera
JVC HR-XVC18BUS VCR/DVD
SynchronEyes Software
Smart Board Interactive Whiteboard
HP 4200n LaserPrinter
Overhead Ceiling-Mounted LCD Projector
Pfeiffer Science 124* (UNIX Lab)
15 Sun Ultra 5 Workstations
2 Pentium 3 Computers
Overhead Ceiling-Mounted LCD Projector
HP 1200n LaserPrinter
Black Hall 103
30 Dell Optiplex 170L Computers
Instructor Workstation- Pentium 4 Computer
SynchronEyes Software
Smartboard
HP 4200n LaserPrinter
Overhead Ceiling-Mounted LCD Projector
Black Hall 208-A
Business Administration Student Computer Lab
12 Dell Optiplex GX620 mini-case Computers
Dell 3110cn Printer” (Color Network Laser)
Merner Plato Lab
14 Pentium 4 Computers
HP 4200n LaserPrinter
Black Hall 100 Distance Learning Classroom (FIPSE)
PolyCom VSX 7500 Video Conferencing Unit
Automated Projector Screen
Integrated Sound System
Canon RE-455X Document Camera
JVC HR-XVC18BUS VCR/DVD
Laptop Receptacle
Wireless Tie-Clip Mike
Overhead Ceiling-Mounted LCD Projector
Merner MIDI Computer Music Lab
6 Pentium 4 Computers
6 M-Audio Keystation 61 es Midi Keyboards
HP LaserJet 2420
Holgate Library
5 Dell Precision 370 and 6 Dell Optiplex GX520 Desktop Computers
6 Dell Latitude D610 and 5 Dell Latitude D620 Notebook Computers
Residence Hall Computer Labs
Player Residence Hall
3 Dell Optiplex 260 Pentium 4 Computers
HP 4200n LaserPrinter
Barge Residence Hall
4 Dell Optiplex 260 Pentium 4 Computers
HP 4200n LaserPrinter
Cone Residence Hall
3 Dell Optiplex 260 Pentium 4 Computers
HP 4200n LaserPrinter
Pfeiffer Residence Hall
4 Dell Optiplex 260 Pentium 4 Computers
HP 4200n LaserPrinter
Jones Residence Hall
2 Dell Optiplex 260 Pentium 4 Computers
HP 4200n LaserPrinter
Reynolds Residence Hall
4 Dell Optiplex 260 Pentium 4 Computers
HP 4200n LaserPrinter
Smart Classrooms
Black Hall 202, 211L
Holgate Research Room
LCD Projector Classrooms
Pfeiffer Science 100*, 101, 102, 109, 103*, 200, 210, 309*
Black Hall 100, 103*, 202, 211L
APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE IN THE COMPUTER LABS
ADAM Interactive Anatomy -
ADAM Interactive Physiology
Borland C++ - Computer programming software
Educo Learning Tests and Tutorials in Mathematics
Logic 4 Philosophy Course
MathCAD 11- mathematic learning aid
MATLAB 4 - mathematic learning aid
SPSS 12 – Data Analysis software which allow users to analyze large amounts of data.
Scientific Notebook 4.5 – aids in solving scientific and mathematical formulas.
Sibelius- music composing software.
Sniffy Psychology Software- simulated psychology experiments.
Gradekeeper - Grades Software
MatchWare Open Mind - Brainstorm, organize and present your ideas
MatchWare Mediator 8 Pro - Create Flash, HTML, and CD-Rom Presentations
MatchWare ScreenCorder 4 - Desktop recordings for web and multimedia
Microsoft Office Pro 2003 - Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Outlook, InfoPath)
Adobe Acrobat Pro - PDF files manipulation
Roxio Easy CD Creator - Create CD-ROMs for backup and duplication
SynchronEyes-Student Monitoring Software
Smart Board Presentation Software
OTHER
Fiber pulled to buildings and residence halls (10/100 MB to Desktops)
Gigabit Backbone
OTHER LABORATORIES
MICRO TEACHING LABORATORY
The Bennett College Micro-Laboratory for Effective Teaching, housed in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is a simulated laboratory equipped with technological capabilities. Designed to enhance the teaching skills of students enrolled in the Teacher Education Program, the Micro-Lab provides opportunities for self observance, self-assessment, reflection, and exposure to best-practice methods, techniques, and materials prior to actual engagement in pre-professional practicum and student teaching experiences.
FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION LABORATORY
This is a Department of Defense funded laboratory designed to promote and extend research and analysis of foods by faculty and students in the Bennett College Department of Chemistry. This laboratory houses a wide variety of state-of-the-art instrumentation and equipment and is located on the third floor of the Pfeiffer Science Building.
The College assesses the impact of technology on student learning through the Educational Technology Advisory Committee. (See Faculty Handbook, Article Three: Committees, p. 15)
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