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 We propose to develop a new classroom network to overcome the above shortcomings and to research the effectiveness of these technology-based enhancements. Specifically we will implement the following features:
 \begin{description}
 \item[Computer-Guided Discussions] - Currently, the formation of discussion groups 
-is entirely unguided. Peer instruction works best if students 
+is entirely unguided. Peer Instruction works best if students 
 need to convince each other and discuss the merits of different possible solutions. If two students who have chosen the same
 answer turn to each other the discussion is not likely to be productive. We propose to have the classroom network guide the discussion by pairing students with different answers.  
 \newline{\bf Hypothesis} to be tested: The effectiveness of the method is increased by pairing students with different initial responses.
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 introductory biology course at MSU, which is already using clickers for Peer Instruction and LON-CAPA for homework and materials, in order to test the transferability of our results and the scalability of our implementation.
 \subsection{Project Partners}
 \begin{itemize}
-\item Gerd Kortemeyer (Physics), Guy Albertelli (Instructional Technology), Mark Urban-Lurain (Science Education), Edwin Kashy (Physics), Wolfgang Bauer (Physics), Gary Westfall (Physics), Walter Benenson (Physics), and John Merrill (Director, Biological Sciences Program) at Michigan State University
+\item Gerd Kortemeyer (Physics), Guy Albertelli (Instructional Technology), Mark Urban-Lurain (Science Education), Edwin Kashy (Physics), Wolfgang Bauer (Physics), Walter Benenson (Physics), and John Merrill (Director, Biological Sciences Program) at Michigan State University
 \item Eric Mazur (Physics), Martin Vogt (Physics), and Kathryn Hollar (Engineering Education)  at Harvard University
 \item Bill Junkin (Dean for Learning and Technology, Physics) at Erskine College
 \end{itemize}
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 \subsection{Year 3}
 On the basis of the research in the previous two years, the most successful parts of the three software components will be tightly integrated into one software package.
-All three groups collect data as described in Section~\ref{method}, now including the large enrollment biology course as well as additional physics courses at MSU (instructors: Wolfgang Bauer, Gary Westfall, and John Merrill;
+All three groups collect data as described in Section~\ref{method}, now including the large enrollment biology course as well as additional physics courses at MSU (instructors: Wolfgang Bauer and John Merrill;
 total enrollment: 1400).  
 The comparative study will be completed and analyzed in cooperation with the education PIs. The software platform will be prepared for broad application. The results will
 be disseminated through publications and talks. 
 \section{Responsibilities}
-Efforts at Erskine, Harvard, and MSU will be directed by Drs. Junkin, Mazur, and Kortemeyer, respectively. Technical implementation will be supervised by Dr. Vogt (ILT), Mr. Albertelli (LON-CAPA), and Dr. Junkin (BQ), with additional programming by Mr. Salagala (ILT) and Dr. Raeburn (LON-CAPA). Drs. Hollar and Urban-Lurain will be responsible for the interview and discussion analysis protocols, as well as their evaluation. Drs. Bauer, Benenson, Kortemeyer, Mazur, Merrill, Junkin, and Westfall will be using the systems in their regular teaching venues.
+Efforts at Erskine, Harvard, and MSU will be directed by Drs. Junkin, Mazur, and Kortemeyer, respectively. Technical implementation will be supervised by Dr. Vogt (ILT), Mr. Albertelli (LON-CAPA), and Dr. Junkin (BQ), with additional programming by Mr. Salagala (ILT) and Dr. Raeburn (LON-CAPA). Drs. Kortemeyer and Kashy will be adapting ConcepTest questions to the LON-CAPA system and develop derivative questions in different formats. Drs. Hollar and Urban-Lurain will be responsible for the interview and discussion analysis protocols, as well as their evaluation. Drs. Bauer, Benenson, Kortemeyer, Mazur, Merrill, and Junkin will be using the systems in their regular teaching venues.
 \section{Conclusion}
 
 The goal of this proposal is to improve student performance in the physical sciences by increasing the effectiveness of peer instruction.