Delivery Systems

Course Lectures

• Streaming video is used to deliver live broadcasts of regularly scheduled class lectures. Lectures will also be archived so that you may retrieve them at any convenient time.

Course Materials

• Course materials for each class are contained in WebCT. Students will be able to access course syllabi, readings, handouts, etc. through use of this e-learning tool.

Communications

WebCT also provides email, chat rooms and bulletin boards where students are able to interact with instructors and classmates:

• Bulletin boards--Web pages that contain archived conversations in text format.
• Chat rooms--A live (or synchronous) version of textual conversation over the Internet.
• Email--Messaging that takes place privately between two or more participants.

Examinations

• Electronic self-tests, quizzes and proctored exams are given to assess the student's progress.

Technical Requirements

The following software will be required:

• RealPlayer
• Acrobat Reader
• PowerPoint

The department provides download links to these software packages; password maybe required. Also, see AU Online's recommended hardware and software page.