Students register for courses either online or by fax. Registered students have access to interactive, multimedia-based course material via standard Web browsers. Material includes text, animated graphics, audio and visual materials, and interactive exercises, all in place of traditional text books. Discovery and learning opportunities are encouraged through a navigational system that lets students study and test at their own pace and direction while teachers are available to answer questions from students, grade exams and provide educational counseling. Additionally, in order to handle peak load periods, a virtual network of substitute teachers is on hand to support a full time teaching staff.
Students take courses over the Internet at their own pace and direction.
Throughout the course they submit homework and take tests which are reviewed and graded by their teachers. If students have questions at any time, they can e-mail their teachers or join in online chat sessions with other students and teachers. As a tool to help minimize lengthy download times, pictures, videos and interactive graphics can be stored for off-line access. As a practical matter, students are able to substitute a traditional binder or notebook with an electronic version where notes and course materials can be kept. At the end of the course, teachers give students final grades which are stored for future transcripts.