They generally are comfortable in front of a computer and with the Internet. Many tech companies use Web-based learning because they want to cut down the time it takes to assemble employees in a classroom. Sun Microsystems Inc., the Palo Alto maker of server computers, teaches sales representatives about its newest products in Sun U., a Web-based course. Students in America's colleges and universities are increasingly learning online. At California State University, Sacramento, computer science professor Floyd LeCureux teaches an introduction to computer science course that mixes class time with Web time.
Students come to weekly classes, but one section each week is conducted over the Net.
LeCureux said the arrangement works well because he makes an effort to give quick responses to students' e-mailed questions. Let us hear from you.