Abstract
In the current climate of financial constraints and with the increasing use of technology in teaching, many tertiary institutions are finding it necessary to review their policies and procedures in relation to student access to learning resources via the Internet. Universities are encouraging use of the Internet as a method of flexible delivery of learning materials but Internet usage has resource implications. This paper examines options for managing Internet usage that facilitate flexible teaching and learning. These options have been developed by the collaborative efforts of an academic, an educational designer, a librarian and computing professionals. A number of guiding principles relating to managing student Internet download quota that are based on sound pedagogy are suggested. These principles relate to appropriate usage of the Internet by students and the varying needs of different student groups. In writing this paper, different methods of managing student Internet access by universities around Australia were surveyed. A number of option were examined including the use of a throttle proxy; a caching proxy; a student quota system; and a method of ensuring free access to required resources, applying a quota only for independent research. The options for possible policy changes were also considered. From this, a number of recommendations for further action were developed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | New horizons in university teaching and learning: responding to change. |
Editors | Kulski, M. Herrmann, A. |
Place of Publication | Perth, W.A. |
Publisher | Centre for Educational Advancement, Curtin University of Technology |
Pages | 161-172 |
Volume | 1. |
Edition | Perth, Western Australia |
ISBN (Print) | 174067118X |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Event | Creative ways of managing student internet download quota to facilitate learning - Perth, Western Australia Duration: 1 Jan 2001 → … |
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Conference | Creative ways of managing student internet download quota to facilitate learning |
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Period | 1/01/01 → … |