The project required substantial preparation, including developing the situation and pinpointing all decisions a student can make. Unlike working with traditional case studies, the student's decisions impact Jill's response. QuickTime videos, which require a plug-in, are viewable in most browsers. Students can interact with the virtual client until they attain the ideal outcome. Using WebCT to deliver the course provides students with a variety of tools that help ensure a successful internship.
Discussion forums allow students to collaborate outside the classroom and workplace.
Rucinski and Hamilton will use the WebCT course beginning summer 2001.