All students have an opportunity to contribute thoughts and everyone, including the instructor, is an equal participant. This form of learning is called asynchronous because students and instructor are neither at the same place nor learning at the same time. For the purposes of this course, online education will mean that the student receives the topic content in a written format. Discussion questions pertaining to case studies or group exercises will be provided at the conclusion of the module. These will form the basis of classroom activities for the particular topic.
Internet access is required.
Fortunately, all students enrolled in the School of Nursing are provided an e-mail address and a password that allows them to access a variety of programs. Online courses, discussion groups, list serves as well as Internet access are available to students. If you have a home computer and wish to access the University, you may telnet into campus. Of course, you will need to have a modem to do this. Asking questions when you are stuck or confused is mandatory, lest you begin to feel very, very stupid.