Message Board Asynchronous discussion tool that allows for the posting of messages and replies. Can be used as an assessment tool and as the platform for course discussion. E-mail Electronic messaging can be used as an asynchronous communication tool and as way of retrieving assignments and sending feedback. Can also be used as a collaboration method between students. Some possibilities include holding office hours, course lectures, or having a guest lecturer participate in the course.
Video files are great for the aesthetic value that they bring to the web course.
QuickTime movies have better visual quality, but are larger files. If presented over the web, the clips should be limited in quantity and length. Online Slide Show PowerPoint presentation for the web. Great tool for highlighting lectures, chapter objectives, and objective summaries. Video Lecture Using QuickTime and RealVideo videos to present lectures or guest speakers.