Students become aware of the availability of instant communication and of the professional and personal dangers inherent in such. Students expand their research possibilities and are given the opportunity to explore the Internet and its many uses. Students learn other communication strategies, including how to work with others without the use of body language and eye contact. Students learn to write more quickly, to express themselves more clearly and concisely. The use of adjectives, adverbs, and verbs, for instance becomes more focused.
Students benefit from improved narrative skill.
Students who choose to learn programming skills improve their skills at critical analysis. They can see firsthand how cause and effect works in a textual environment. And because an environment is created for them on-line, they can see the connection between a narrative description and how they envision the world around them. Students who have difficulty using their imagination may find that the on-line environment sparks their interest and motivation. For those interested in establishing such a project, the documents available through RSCC's gopher may be useful.