Cargill brings fresh look to Schneider
New business laboratory completed for fall, students and faculty have mixed reviews
Janie Boschma
Issue date: 9/27/07 Section: Campus News
"If you look at most classes you take and traditional teaching methods, you know what to expect when you walk into a classroom," Hosmann said. "In the real world, most of our learning isn't done like that. You're always collaborating and interacting in so many different ways.
"We look for people who can effectively and innovatively collaborate so we can bring out the best ideas to bring out value."
Junior finance major Betsy Kettinger agreed the lab is helpful for group work, but said it is distracting during lectures.
"It's a break in the normal structure because it's different," she said. "Since I sit in plain rooms all day, coming here is nice. As long as the class size is small, then it's effective."
Drum said the lab officially seats 40 students, but since the conference corner will be secluded and some seating would not be comfortable over extended periods, she said 35 is a more accurate number for classes.
Currently, the lab is only open during the day for business classes but is available for all students from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Students must bring their own laptops.
Professor of information systems Bruce Lo said the lab's efficiency depends on the nature of the course. He said the room is not ideal for teaching new concepts and facts, but he has changed his teaching approach to adapt to the room. For example, Lo said he walks through the room while he is speaking to ensure all of his students are paying attention.
"When you want to demonstrate, it's hard for me to see everyone," he said.
Lo said he would prefer to teach his class, Information Systems 411, in a standard computer lab simply so each student has immediate access to a computer and necessary software without having to bring in a laptop cart.
"It's a blessing and a challenge at the same time. We are experimenting and learning to use the facility," Lo said. "If you ask me again in one year, I'm not sure I'll say the same thing."
"We look for people who can effectively and innovatively collaborate so we can bring out the best ideas to bring out value."
Junior finance major Betsy Kettinger agreed the lab is helpful for group work, but said it is distracting during lectures.
"It's a break in the normal structure because it's different," she said. "Since I sit in plain rooms all day, coming here is nice. As long as the class size is small, then it's effective."
Drum said the lab officially seats 40 students, but since the conference corner will be secluded and some seating would not be comfortable over extended periods, she said 35 is a more accurate number for classes.
Currently, the lab is only open during the day for business classes but is available for all students from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Students must bring their own laptops.
Professor of information systems Bruce Lo said the lab's efficiency depends on the nature of the course. He said the room is not ideal for teaching new concepts and facts, but he has changed his teaching approach to adapt to the room. For example, Lo said he walks through the room while he is speaking to ensure all of his students are paying attention.
"When you want to demonstrate, it's hard for me to see everyone," he said.
Lo said he would prefer to teach his class, Information Systems 411, in a standard computer lab simply so each student has immediate access to a computer and necessary software without having to bring in a laptop cart.
"It's a blessing and a challenge at the same time. We are experimenting and learning to use the facility," Lo said. "If you ask me again in one year, I'm not sure I'll say the same thing."
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