The Internet makes the real difference in learning for this type of educational program. Not only can using the Internet effectively enhance and enrich this scholarly experience, but it also has great value as a personal productivity tool. File exchange allows you to send and retrieve files containing documents, pictures, movies, sounds, and programs. Global electronic mail allows sending a note to anyone, anywhere, anytime. The ability to build linkages between peoples every where without regard to those things that inhibit the appreciation of knowledge.
Discussion groups allow engaging in a discussion with other Internet users about any topic.
There is more because the Internet is a dynamic medium and continuously changes as more information is added or deleted. The body of knowledge on the Internet is growing exponentially and the tools used to access the Net are easier to use and more powerful. This course provides the tools to achieve competencies in the history of the computer, computer literacy, word processing, Internet, web browser, e-mail, and research basics required to complete this program.