>But I still have the usual term papers and finals and it's driving me mad. I.
>want to run paperless classes next term. I think we have to get to that point.
>In addition to the notes conferences which are successful, I was thinking abou
trequiring web page construction (but there is added down time while they learn
>to use html).
I suppose these are good idea, if students are capable of dealing with comput
ers. In my school some of undergraduate's basic classes (e.g., Math Computer
Science, English) are done electrically. They take tests and write an essay
using computer. I know several students who absolutely hate to take a test or
take a class through computer, and I sympathize them. It's some times too
impersonal.
Anyway, at the same time, I wonder that using computer and e-mail would
reduce paper comsumption. Introduction of office automation and computerizatio
n was supposed to eleimnate the use of excessive papers. But, on the contrary,
it increased paper consumption because people can easily print out and people
can not deal with computer screen a lot. At leaset, I know I can't. I wonder
how many people do all the writing and corrections without printing and print
out only the final copy?
Toshihide Hamazaki Phone: 706-542-1120
Institute of Ecology Fax: 706-542-3344
Athens, GA 30602 E-nail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
