Professor suggests teaching naked — without computers

 
José A. Bowen, a dean at Southern Methodist University, has challenged his colleagues to teach naked — meaning teach without computers/machines, PowerPoint, etc. Professors who strip high-tech gear out of their smart classrooms stand the best chance of keeping students engaged, he says.
 
Instead, he suggests using podcasts, and focusing more of class time on discussion.
 
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