Messages are stored in the mail system and are kept until they are read. Utilizes the Usenet news feature of the Internet to provide public discussion groups. Anyone can subscribe to a group and read or post messages. Messages are stored in the news system and are kept until they are read. Very public - Anyone can subscribe No way to limit subscribers to just the students in a class Chat rooms .
Students log into a chat room using an anonymous nick name and engage in real time discussions.
Pages can be placed directly on the Web site containing any text or graphics desired. Only students registered in the class are allowed access. Must be created using html editor Class Handouts . Documents can be placed directly on the Web for downloading. A student simply clicks on the file and it is automatically downloaded and opened with the proper application.