Discussion topics or groups can be set up for topic discussions and homework assignments. You can use Private Email tool to communicate with instructor and classmates. The Chat tool will be used for real time communication among course participates. You may access these tools by clicking Communications icon on the course Homepage . See Case Participation and Schedule sections for more details.
Online instructors can use the system for class teleconference sessions during the semester.
Participants can access a meeting by dialing a 972 area code number using any touch tone phone and entering a meeting code. Instructor will post more information if any teleconference session is scheduled for this course. While different online programs in the School of Management make regular use of the system for class discussions, conferencing is also available for smaller groups of students for group discussions or group assignment preparations. Once a reservation has been made, each participating student will receive a confirmation and participation instructions. The weight given to each of the activities is given below.