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General advice on teaching case studies
Updated on Mar 20, 11
Created on Oct 31, 09
Category: Computers & Internet
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web site designed to help you teach ethical issues in computing.
Looks outstanding.
When a malaria research project in Uganda was expanded into a full-fledged malaria case-tracking effort across the country in 2006, health officials saw the move as a great opportunity to save lives... But after starting with such promise, the project quickly became mired in a series of technology shortcomings... It finally all came together this spring after the introduction of a few key high-tech tools -- a modern relational database, nine smartphones and a remote-access software application that was originally meant for a completely different use.
A common type of case assignment in which students are assigned roles to play in a scenario. Some scenarios can include developing a business plan or staging a mock trial; other role play scenarios can involve controversial issues. Role-playing is one way students can express different views in a relatively safe classroom climate.
Students are assigned a subsection of a larger topic or case (either in teams or individually), and then are responsible for researching it and teaching or giving their research results to the rest of the team or class.
Uses a biology case to illustrate how students should read a case study.
Group of articles on case study teaching. Very helpful for teachers new to the idea.
5 items | 1 visits
General advice on teaching case studies
Updated on Mar 20, 11
Created on Oct 31, 09
Category: Computers & Internet
URL: