Connect names and faces. Need students' permission. Must convert pictures to digital format or use digital camera. China travelers, Hong Yang Web-based distribution of spreadsheets, text documents, slide presentations Allow students to download homework, quizzes, or lecture presentations at any time. Similar to attached files in e-mail.
Instructor can pose questions and guide discussion.
Show history of contributions to discussion. Software such as Netscape Collabra makes this easy, but need space on news server. Lists of web sites Provide web-based reference materials, exhibits, news, pictures, video, audio, etc. Check links periodically to determine if still active. May need to provide lists of web sites.