Integrating Computerized Instruction and Learning into the MWC Economics Curriculum

该项目为一个20台计算机化的经济学教室提供设备。计算机化的教室允许在整个经济学课程中整合计算机辅助教学。该项目的目标学生参加通识教育，跨学科专业，商业，国际事务，环境科学和经济学专业的课程。 近年来，经济学的教学和实践越来越依赖和使用计算机应用。计算机模拟和统计分析软件包对经济学教学非常有效。计算机的使用增加了学生的积极性和成功。它为课堂上教授的材料提供了现实世界的相关性。学生能够管理计算机模拟的公司和经济，并了解经济原则如何影响他们的决策结果。他们使用计算机进行自己的数据分析。此外，在真实的世界中进行经济分析的实践现在要求熟练掌握计算机应用。计划从事经济分析和决策的学生必须学习如何使用现有的软件。 最后，无论是在课堂上还是在真实的世界中，使用互联网和万维网都是调查和研究的必要条件。 该项目的目标是通过有效地将计算机应用程序整合到大多数（如果不是所有）经济学课程中，来改善经济学课程的学习。该项目侧重于五个目标：（1）将计算机实验室纳入通识教育课程，（2）将基于互联网的课程纳入经济学原理入门课程，并继续在更高层次上使用，（3）在主要课程中引入“工具和方法”，（4）进一步将最新的统计分析软件包纳入数量经济学课程，以及（5）利用计算机化经济应用和模拟来加强跨学科课程。

This project supplies equipment for a 20-station computerized classroom for teaching economics. The computerized classroom allows for the integration of computer-aided instruction throughout the economics curriculum. The project targets students taking courses for general education, interdisciplinary majors, business, international affairs, environmental science and economics majors. In recent years, both the pedagogy and practice of economics have increasingly relied on and employed computer applications. Computer simulations and packages for statistical analysis are highly effective for teaching economics. The use of computers increases both student motivation and success. It gives real-world relevance to material taught in class. Students are able to manage computer-simulated firms and economies and see how economic principles affect the outcomes of their decisions. They use computers to conduct their own analysis of data. In addition, the practice of economic analysis in the real world now requires proficiency with computer applications. Students planning careers involving economic analysis and decision-making must learn how to use available software. Finally, in both the classroom and in the real world, the use of the Internet and World Wide Web is essential for investigation and research. The goal of the project is to improve learning in economics classes by effectively integrating computer applications in most, if not all economics courses. The project focuses on five objectives: (1) incorporate computer laboratories into general education courses, (2) introduce Internet-based curriculum into introductory Principles of Economics courses and continue its use at higher levels, (3) implement a "tools and methods" introduction to the major course, (4) further integrate up-to-date statistical analysis packages into quantitative economics courses, and (5) enhance interdisciplinary courses using computerized economic applications and simulations.