In posting notices, faculty can also include linkable URLs or other materials of interest to the event. The Chat tool allows simultaneous users to type messages to each other over the Internet on a common work space. The Chat space sets itself up in a separate browser window so that particpants can move back and forth from Lecture materials or other visuals about which the Chat may center. This powerful Exams tool allows timed or untimed examinations to be set. It also supports multiple choice, or short answers.
Faculty can set up a key comment with the correct answer after the student has taken an exam.
In addition, answers are automatically evaluated and graded using variable point values. Once administered, examinations are not available for retaking unless reposted by faculty. Faculy also have the ability to post the exam at a specific moment and then make it unavailable again. With the proper equipment and setup, students can use the Internet to make voice communication with faculty using the I-CARE system. Faculty can use I-Phone to deliver audio lectures or messages.