Evolution of Teaching @ Harvard

Overview: This paper examines the use of technology in teaching at Harvard University based on a selected sample of Harvard Schools: Harvard Law School, the Graduate School of Design, Harvard Business School, and the Graduate School of Arts and Science. The paper seeks to determine whether the use of technology enhances knowledge and learning. Furthermore, it investigates the evolving use of technology, the drivers of technological change, and the influence of stakeholders in the decision making process of adopting new technology. Lastly, the reasons for the variance in the use of technology across schools at Harvard is explored.

Technology: Macromedia Flash, HTML.

Authors:

• Content/Research: Dorothy Chan, Nancy Dibiaggio, Yael Hadaas, Russ Vanderpool
• Flash Developer: Russ Vanderpool

Released: May, 2002