Sometimes students have to switch search engines to try an get better results. Some students get distracted by banner advertising.
Some students find search engine categories confusing.
Students have to navigate through multiple site pages to locate bulletin boards and instructor's pages. Students have to sometimes type URLs for some commonly used resources. The development of a telecommunication portal that is specificly designed to meet the needs of students and faculty with the ability to refine needed resources. The environment of the Ultra Chat v1.0 facilitates the organization and refinement of valuable resources. The prototype's user friendly interface and straight-forward approach will increase the likelihood that students will be able to locate needed resources faster and without confusion or distractions.