The IT Revolution began with email, and through it were woven the first strands of the World Wide Web - since then, email has become the beginner's application for most Internet users. Naturally, it was the first Web tool picked up by distance educators , and remains today the basic medium of client support in distance education. The Vicomsoft Email Servers FAQ pages explain it all.
Email collectively provide a comprehensive checklist of email functions and features.
See also an outline of the supporting Email Course and course documents. In this vein, see how ANU uses the WebCT environment to enhance interaction. An article from Nova Southeastern University emphasises the role of email communication in tertiary education. Charles Darling 's Resources for Distance Education is a large webliography with many email-based resources. What's the Best E-mail Client , and offers alternatives.