Students in a freshman American government class at UC Davis are experiencing a technology shift in teaching. Using a multimedia classroom, "Political Science 1" engages its class in American political life and institutions by way of video, animation, sound, interactive satellite transmissions, text and graphics. "I truly believe that multimedia classrooms benefit both student learning and teacher teaching," says Larry Berman, professor and department chair of political science at UC Davis. On Thursday, May 16, students will be able to ask questions of Becky Cain, president of the League of Women Voters, as she discusses reforming the electoral process. Also on Tuesday, May 23, Hedrick Smith, former New York Times Washington D.C. bureau chief and author of "The Power Game," will be beamed into the classroom exclusively for UC students. As the spring quarter comes to a close, on Tuesday, June 4, David Broder, national political correspondent to the Washington Post, will have an open discussion with students on how reporters cover the electoral process. Interviews from the UC Davis Washington Center will be conducted by either Berman or Bruce Jentleson, professor of political science and director of the center.