Work in Progress - Issues for Faculty in Using the Internet to Effectively Present Course Content

Abstract

The drive to effectively use the Internet is in full swing. Students who are used to using the Web feel entitled to access to any information at any time - day or night. Short of all-night office hours, these "needs" of students can only be addressed using the Internet. The Internet should add value for students. The online material must add to the body of knowledge, show appropriate demonstrations/examples/projects, offer assistance to and supply meaningful feedback to students. In short, the online material should do at least as much as an instructor in the classroom; not just refer to the textbook. The author has successfully put courses on the Internet and developed extensive Internet based content for courses presented on campus and for off campus customers. This paper will describe issues faculty should consider when posting content online