into it" this seems to be used less frequently. 7.2.1.2.2 Assignments These can be placed on the web site before the class begins for all assignments, or can become readable at given times or as new assignments are given. 7.2.1.2.3 Communications Options These are the actual components of th e web site that allow interactivity in the course. The real power of the WWW is global communication. And this is what makes web-based courses so exciting. Your course's communications may include any number of the following: 7.2.1.2.4 Closed Listservs These use standard Email to allow all members of the class to send and receive messages from any other member of the class, including the instructor. Messages are automatically sent to all of the individual's personal Email addresses. 7.2.1.2.5 Web Forums These are places where people can interact. Student-to-student, student-to-teacher and teacher-to-student or teacher to the entire class. These are sections on the web that students go to and are able to read messages and participate in on-line, asynchronous 'Conversations.' 7.2.1.2.6 Interactive 'real time' two-way audio or video There are numerous pieces of software available now that allow desktop two-way video and audio. These tend to require very high bandwidth, and because they are 'Real-time' they require the participating parties to all be on the web at the same time. 7.2.1.2.7 Marks This is a place where your marking scheme can be listed. It is also a place where you can post marks or assignments in (if you have a secure server that only your class can access). 7.2.1.2.8 Class Notes As each week progresses, or just prior to each week's work, students may need to have the equivalent of lecture notes to supplement what is covered in the text book, or what has been assigned on the web. Some web software will allow you to put the all the notes on the web site - and as certain dates arrive, students then have access to the notes. 7.2.2 Optional Components These may be essential, depending upon your requirements. 7.2.2.1 Audio clips These may be as sound files (. WAV or.AU), audio streaming (Real Audio, Soundstream, Shockwave) or MIDI files. 7.2.2.2 Animations These may be as animated.GIFs, QuickTime, Shockwave or Java applications. 7.2.2.3 Quizzes, especially "Self-correcting" quizzes These may be as part of a web educational software (WebCT) or can be developed by yourself or your institution. 7.2.2.4 Case studies These may be as included as text pages or may be referenced to other sites. This is one area where copyright can really come into play. The cost of clearing copyright on a set of Harvard business case studies can be out of the question. 7.2.2.5 Video clips These may be as QuickTime В© video or may be done with the new Real Video that allows real-time video streaming. 7.2.2.6 Web Database Sites These will allow you to maintain and provide access to databases over the web. 7.2.2.7 Web Tutoring Sessions These may be as simple as step-by-step instructions for any topic with branching provided to additional sites. They can also be we intelligent tutorials with on-line interactive testing. 7.3 Points to Ponder 7.3.1 Open Server An "open server" will allow anyone, anywhere on the web to access your information. 7.3.2 Secure Server A "secure server" will only allow persons with some type of authorization code to access your information. p> 8.0 RESOURCES (This list does not constitute an endorsement on anyone's part. These resources are a jumping off points to help you get your course on the web.) Please do not overlook the many resources on your own campus. 8.1 My resources page This site has links to courses, resources, helper sites that aid you in choosing which type and format of media to use, sites that check your HTML for errors or idiosyncrasies, and much more.
