Instructors can first require their students to search the web for applicable sites to the course and evaluate that site as to its viability in relationship to the course and individual assignments. Multimedia The eCollege System has the capability to stream audio, video, and deliver flash over the Internet. In addition, MS PowerPoint files can be added added simply to the course content for viewing over the Internet. The eCollege system requires a username and password combination to utilize all system features. Asynchronous Sharing E-mail Instructors can email their students directly from the course homepage, without having to access an external email program.
Instructors can also attach files through an attachment function.
Also, the instructor can email the entire class at once, or a select group of students from this page. This is a great feature for group projects. Newsgroups not supported Synchronous Sharing Chat Like a regular online chat room, the Chat tool lets instructors and the students communicate with each other in real time. Instead of having a graded quiz every week, give a quick knowledge check that includes answers and explanations that would allow the students to test their understanding of specific material at their own pace. As an instructor, you can grade students' work, post comments for each grade, and permit students to view their personal grades and instructor comments.