The Paradox of Paperless Classes

Abstract

In just about every field, people are working to cut back resource use while expanding services and productivity. This extends into teaching college courses because many schools are forced to push more students or more content into each class, whereas the ecologically and budget conscious are working to streamline their methods and cut back on their use of resources. One approach at Carleton College has been the use of the campus computer network to create paperless courses. This article is about the method, experience, and pedagogical of some pioneering courses in the social sciences at Carleton College.