The+Emporium+Method

Based on the information found at the following link, please summarize the main points of the Emporium Model for course design.

http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/erm0352.pdf "The Emporium Method eliminates all class meetings and replaces them ith a learning resource center featuring online materials and on-demand personalized assistance."

Benefits: Students can choose when to access materials (some open 24/7 Vermont's Math Emporium) Students can choose what types of learning materials they use depending on their individual needs Can choose own pace Support for one-on-one on site help through sophisticated instructional software including interactive tutorials, computational exercises, practice exercises and on- line quizzes replace homework

Started off as a way to help children learn math Model requires a significant commitment to space and equipment (computer labs, stations, etc.) Instead of spending time preparing lectures and tests, faculty respond immediately and quickly to individual student needs--instructors are much like tutors, available to respond directly. They direct students to resources from which they can learn. It is a triage response team.

Two types-- Open attendance-Used as needed (Virginia Tech)

Mandatory attendance-required group meetings to ensure certain amount of time in lab (Idaho Tech) assigned to specific focus groups based majors so applications meet their needs, coordinate group activities to build community