Also called a hot link. For distance learning the entire class might be on a listserv for simple discussion. A communications device that your computer uses to connect to other computers and the Internet over telephone lines. The faster the modem, the less time you ll spend waiting for Web sites and e-mail to come on your screen. These differ from e-mail and listservs where the students and faculty do not come together at the same time.
MOOs use pictures on screen for some objects, while MUDs use only text.
Chat rooms are replacing these for distance learning purposes. A program your computer uses to provide basic services like files, screen information, and mouse use. Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS are the most common for personal computers, but UNIX and NT are others. Most people choose something easy to remember like a real word or a number they use frequently, and add one or more letters or numbers. Do not write down or tell anyone your password.