Application of technology and asynchronous learning networks in large lecture classes

The evolution of the computer-assisted personalized approach (CAPA) system and its use in large lecture classes is described. Further individual student contact in these large classes of over 400 students has been established by implementing an asynchronous learning network (ALN). The two systems complement each other and provide the means to monitor and promote the individual student performance at any time during the semester. During the last semester poorly performing students were individually contacted with personalized e-mails to inform them of their standing and to encourage better performance. Results of this combined technological approach are presented