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  November 22 2008 15:13 EST

The Philosophy Server

     Philosophy makes extensive use of computer-assisted instruction, and the use of a Philosophy Server is an essential part of coursework for many classes.  In several philosophy courses, students are able to submit papers directly and immediately to a Web page, and other students are able to comment on-line directly and immediately on the same Web page.

      The Philosophy Server provides convenient Web services without restriction with respect to file size. As a result of the programming talents of John Archie, Perl and CGI scripts enable a vast array of student interactive learning not possible  currently on the Lander network.  Students find online lecture notes, textbooks,  practice exercises, quizzes, and tests also useful. The Philosophy Server provides a flexibility of services on a small scale that can only come from having a custom server.

Genesis of the Logic Lab

     In order to serve the philosophy students, with the  encouragement and help of the Information Technology Services,  the logic lab is presently set up to  individually help students in the use of logic software, the publication of their papers to the Internet, the use of tests and quizzes on-line at http://philosophy.lander.edu/, Message Boards, class-reserved Internet Chat channels, and e-mail accounts.

Prospects for the Logic Lab

     Although the services of the Philosophy Server may continue to grow, we will continue to emphasize effective individual help for students who are acquiring basic computer, e-mail, and Internet skills for the learning process. Anticipated extensions of the logic lab network include philosophy e-books, supplementary reading e-books, CVS, and the addition of Web-based Ezines.

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