They register for classes, receive assignments and take tests using the Web. Campus portals are providing personalized information and resources to students with different interests and needs. An increasing number of educational institutions are using the Internet to provide courses they don't offer on-site to their students. At least 12 states allow public schools to grant credit to students who take courses online. The growth of the Internet has also led to new career opportunities.
Information architecture is a new profession that seems to be gaining recognition.
It is concerned with the whole structure of a Web site. There is no formal training available for this position yet. According to International Data Corporation's research, business Web developments will be responsible for about 80 percent of new Web development over the next four years. The government has the technical experience and the money required for Web development. For many government agencies, the Web is becoming an increasingly important vehicle for extending access to critical information, both to internal customers and to the general public.