Forced me to be much more explicit and organized in the way I provide material. It allowed me to put some level of discussion and a number of quizzes and assignment outside of the classroom itself. As a result, I have more class time to work on active-learning strategies that work better in the classroom. However, the amount of time needed to prepare and follow-up on these WebCT based assignments has considerably increased my preparation time for this class. Expands opportunities for communication.
Students love getting results immediately.
We have better discussions because they have better access to the information. Threaded discussions Can tailor assignments for individual needs, or assign work to individuals. In the middle of the semester, I had to drop out of teaching this class in the classroom due to health reasons. Can easily access stuff without coming to me. Improved my ability to interact and learn more about my students.