Online courses use the Internet as the primary means of conducting course business. The computer software used in the online course is called Blackboard. Course materials that supplement the textbook are accessed through the Internet. These materials may include text documents, images, digital video, digital audio and other types of multimedia. Assignments are generally completed and transmitted online, however several courses require infrequent campus visits or other activities.
Students use the Internet to communicate with the instructor and other members of the class.
Blackboard provides powerful communication tools such as Email, Discussion Boards, and Real-Time Chat.