Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. Participation in the telecomputing courses from home or work locations is accomplished via Internet or dial up 800 number access. Information on how to contact MSU for registration via Internet or by phone is provided. The courses are developed and taught by teams of scientists, high school teachers, and science educators. Course topics and content are based on input from science teachers, identified needs from national surveys and reports, and current events taking place in science and technology.
Courses utilize a text, exercises, computer software, and evaluation activities.
Instructors and students work together through the material of the course by using a computer network that allows for private messages and group discussions. Participants receive an instructional kit for their course that includes materials such as texts, syllabus, video tapes, hands-on lab activities, and a Network manual and tutorial for learning to use the Network. Course fees, prerequisites and equipment requirements are identified in the course description available through the web site. 2.5 Montana State University.