Never mind that he still struggles with email, his thinking reveals the soul of an eLearning professor. Now if I can just get him to put that idea online. Science Online Science courses can intimidate students. Fortunately, there are many resources that can help instructors and students. These are useful either for a fully online class or to enhance an on-campus class.
Textbooks are still an important resource.
Textbooks can be traditional - bound and printed. Helpful supplements include interactive study guides, either online or on a CD-ROM, and websites that supplement either a specific text or a particular subject area. Publishers often offer separate websites for instructors and students that are geared to their different needs. I have downloaded PowerPoint presentations for my Environmental Science course and used them on-campus and uploaded them into my online course. An instructor can add a personal touch by changing content or adding narration.