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Journal of Cooperative Education 1999 Special Thematic Issue Technology and Cooperative Education Challenges in the New Millennium Volume 34, Number 2 1999 { OOPKRATIVE kEDlCATION ^ ASSOCIATION m INC. i Journal of Cooperative Education Volume 34, Number 2 The Journal of Cooperative Education Volume 34, Number 2 Editor Patricia M. Rowe University of Waterloo Editorial Board Kathleen Finn Northeastern University Albert Foderaro County College of Morris H. Sanford Gum San Mateo College Ann E. Keeling University of Cincinnati E. Daniel McKenna Concordia College Ellen Weaver Paquette Rhode Island College Christopher G. Pratt Massachusetts Institute of Technology Frances Ricks University of Victoria William Stull Utah State University James W. Varty Macomb Community College Leonard J. Watts Antioch University William Weston North Carolina State University Consulting Editor Sheri Dressier University of Central Florida Copyright©1999 Cooperative Education Association, Inc. All rights reserved page 2 Journal of Cooperative Education Volume 34, Number 2 1998-99 Officers of the Cooperative Education Association, Inc. President — Dianne Markley, University of North Texas Executive VP, President Elect — Albert Foderaro, County College of Morris Immediate Past President — Sheri E. Dressier, University of Central Florida Vice President, Employer Relations — Patti Gunnels, Ernst & Young, LLP Vice President, Finance — Jimmie Henslee, El Centro College Vice President, Programs/Professional Development — Samuel M. Gonzales, University of Texas at San Antonio Vice President, Marketing — Marty Ford, Johnson State University Vice President, Research & Information — Darlene Van Tour, Phoenix, AZ Vice President, Cooperative Education Program Network — Geri D-S Moers, The University of West Florida Vice President, Two-year College Program Network — Marilyn Zarzecki, Scottsdale Community College Region Vice Presidents Region 1, Jeanette Grill, Long Island University Region 2, Louis Cain, Jr., Bellcore Region 3, John Gill, Disney Worldwide Services Region 4, Vacant Region 5, Jesse W. Mason, Jr., University of Arkansas, Little Rock Region 6, Sharon Cobb, North Dakota State University Region 7, Sally Cardenas, California State University, Fullerton Region 8, Stuart Koch, Senaca College Executive Director Dawn E. Pettit Legal Counsel Jennifer Sugiyama, University of California at Berkeley Journal of Cooperative Education Patricia M. Rowe, Editor Submission of Manuscripts Manuscripts must be double-spaced and submitted in triplicate, the original included, to Patricia M. Rowe, Editor, The Journal of Cooperative Education, Psychology Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1. The guidelines for authors, which appear elsewhere in the Journal, should be carefully followed. The Journal of Cooperative Education is published three times a year by the Cooperative Education Association, Inc. The Journal is available through membership in CEA, Inc., or at a subscription rate of $30 per year ($45 outside the US and Canada). Information about CEA, Inc., orders for the Journal, and address changes should be directed to the Cooperative Education Association, Inc., 8640 Guilford Road, Suite 215, Columbia, MD 21046. page 3 Journal of Cooperative Education Volume 34, Number 2 The Journal of Cooperative Education Contents Volume 34, Number 2 1999 Guest Editor's Introduction 5 Ann E. Keeling Cooperative Education for the Future 9 James W. Hall Using Interactive instructional Television to Enhance 16 Human Service Student's Readiness for Work Placement Carol Stuart Internet-based Reflective Learning for Cooperative Education 25 Students During Co-op Work Periods Richard Canale • Ellen Duwart Expanding the Search for Talent: Adopting Technology-Based 35 Strategies for Campus Recruiting and Selection Derek S. Chapman Technology Utilization to Enhance Personal interactions 42 for Co-op Students Beth C. Callahan • Luther B. Epting Preparing for the Work Term: On Line 49 Norah McRae How to Obtain Reprints and Back Issues 54 Guidelines for Authors 55 Guidelines for Reviewers of Literature 58 page 4 Journal of Cooperative Education Volume 34, Number 2 From the Guest Editor Ann E. Keeling University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Technology and Cooperative Education Challenges in the New Millennium "Technology and Cooperative Education — Challenges in the New Millennium" is the theme selected for the 1999 special issue of the Journal. This theme was selected because tech¬ nology, more than ever before, will be key to our survival, both personally and professionally in the new millennium. Will we be prepared to handle technology's increasing demands? Teleconferencing, virtual rooms, distance learning, telecommunications, PDA (personal digital assistant), electronic communications, intranets and extranets are some of the "buzz words" describing how business will be conducted in Y2K. However, Y2K is not without its own challenges. The immediate problems are with the data and main circuitry systems and determining the impact the calendar change will have during the transition from 1999 to 2000. It is not clear whether this transition will be smooth or present additional problems. To counteract some of the problems, companies began purchasing computers with year 2000-ready software and advanced the internal year to 2000 for testing purposes. Testing the software allowed the user to verify effects the change would have on services and detect any interruptions (Woodworth, 1999). Emerging technology provides opportunities for various groups to collaborate among themselves and with others globally in many different areas. Co-op practitioners now have desktop access to Internet data technology. They have the ability to link employers and students together for recruiting purposes; strengthen communications between students and faculty advisers via email; design homepages for a wider distribution of information; interact with faculty; and promote the co-op program as well as depart¬ ment-sponsored activities. Educators reach larger audiences via teleconferences and distance learning technology. Physicians consult with each other regarding patient care at remote locations via the Internet. Some employers use Intranet websites to conduct business and share information; while others use Extranet web technology to link businesses with vendors, suppliers, customers (Mondschein, 1998) and other businesses sharing common goals (Anderson, 1996). Also popular with businesses are on-line virtual rooms equipped with everything needed to conduct meetings and give presentations. In virtual environments, individuals having access to a computer can log on and easily join meetings. page 5 m Journal of Cooperative Education Volume 34, Number 2 The goal of the Editorial Committee for this special issue was to identify individuals, who were creatively using technology to teach and guide students in the classroom as well as in the workplace, and invite them to submit articles. The six articles selected for the thematic issue cover a wide range of relevant topics that can effectively promote learning. Each of the articles expresses the views and opinions of the authors, and not necessarily the views of the Editorial Committee or of the Cooperative Education Association. The first article, "Cooperative Education for the Future," gives an overview of how the old and new university will look in the new millennium and identifies transformational technology changes expected in the workplace and classroom. The second article, which discusses the teaching strategies adapted for a distance learning introductory communication and counseling skills course, is titled "Using Interactive Instructional Television (IITV) to Enhance Human Service Student's Readiness for Work Placement." The third article, "Internet-based Reflective Learning for Cooperative Education Students During Co-op Work Periods," presents the results of a pilot program for 86 electrical and computer engineering freshmen and sophomore students beginning their first co-op work term. Using the Internet as a vehicle to communicate, students are able to access and complete structured learning assignments prepared by their faculty co-op coordinators during various work intervals. The fourth article, "Expanding the Search for Talent: Adapting Technology-Based Strategies for Campus Recruiting and Selection," examines a cross-section of technologies used in recruiting and evaluating potential candidates for employment. The article also evaluates the positives and negatives of using advanced technologies in the recruiting process. The fifth article, "Technology Utilization to Enhance Personal Interactions for Co-op Students," describes a very sophisticated large-scale automated system used to match student preferences with employer requirements. This system has been enhanced to schedule approximately 2000 student interviews in about five minutes. Finally, the sixth article, "Preparing for the Work Term On Line," describes how the development of a curriculum can be customized to meet specific needs of approximately 24 departments. Each module described in the curriculum is based on student self- directed learning and is not program resource dependent. (The URL for the curriculum site is: httD://www.coop.uvic.ca/curriculum.) In summary, a study conducted by the CEO Forum on Education and Technology (McOueen & Pina, 1999) concluded that the nation was wired, but not ready for technology-based learning. If this statement is true, will we have the interest, the training and skills to be successful in an increasingly demanding and challenging technical world? In the new millennium, cooperative education practitioners and other constituents will need to continue to keep current with new technology and develop new ways to promote learning. page 6 Journal of Cooperative Education Volume 34, Number 2 Special thanks to the following members of the Editorial Board for their time and expertise in serving on the Editorial Review Committee for this issue: Dr. Kathleen Finn, Dr. Christopher Pratt, Dr. James W. Varty, and Professor Leonard Watts. Ann E. Keeling Guest Editor References Anderson, M. (1996, October). Technologies Limited. McQueen, A. & Pina, P. (1998, February 23). Teachers lack computer proficiency. Cincinnati Enquirer, A2. Mondschein, H. (1998). Corporate Intranets. Workforce Diversity — For Engineering and IT Professionals, Fall, 14-16. Woodworth, Joanna. (1999). Fidelity tackles the Year 2000, Stages, Moving Into the Future, Spring, 23. page 7