Tech. in Law School and Beyond-Part 2

According to Camille Broussard in her article, "Teaching with Technology: Is the Pedagogical Fulcrum Shifting?", law schools are both preparing students to use electronic resources when they enter the legal practice and utilizing emerging technology within the classroom (905). Innovations in writing and computers are brought into law schools with each new class of JD candidates, and law schools are quickly recognizing the value of incorporating advances in electronic communication in their classrooms. Digital learning tools such as Blackboard Learning System, LexisNexis web courses, and The West Education Network (TWEN), and individual class websites are now heavily used by law professors. Class websites are especially useful for notices from professors, class documents, and other information specific to the individual course. With collaborative learning systems such as Blackboard, automated distribution lists are created for classes to ease communication between law professors and their students. Professors can also create smaller groups for collaborative student projects and allow e-mail communication between group members through the application. Additionally, online learning applications like web courses provided by LexisNexis allow discussion forums and live chat features to extend discussions beyond the classroom (Broussard 906-907). Thus, digital learning tools such as Blackboard have extended beyond the realm of undergraduate studies to help law professors and their students enhance academic discussions beyond the classroom.

Sources:
BROUSSARD, CAMILLE "Teaching with Technology: Is the Pedagogical Fulcrum Shifting?." New York Law School Law Review 53.3/4 (2009): 903-915. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 16 Nov. 2009.