Cerro Gordo is a small town in Central Illinois, just off State Highway 105 and right on the Information Superhighway. But now, with the arrival of the new course, most of the fears and obstacles have been removed. The course comes with two videotapes, nine computer disks and a 400-page study guide.
Disks contain all the software needed for the non-credit course.
The illustrated study guide includes a list of Internet service providers. Sammons said students also can receive on-line support, a rare feature among such courses, from Paul Schneider, the instructor and author of the course. Guided Individual Study offers more than 130 courses in a wide range of subject areas for undergraduate credit. The courses are open to anyone anywhere.