Best Practices and Tips Handbook for Instructors on the Use of Electronic Class Discussion Handbook for Instructors on the Use of Electronic Class Discussion was prepared by Nancy Chism, Director, Office of faculty and TA Development, The Ohio State University.
Teachers can make class announcements and assignments through electronic mail.
Teachers can discuss course topics electronically with individual students or groups of students. Students can talk with other students about course topics and projects. Students can access information on remote servers through the World Wide Web. Students can share drafts of written work with the instructor or peers for review and suggestions. Experts agree that the use of any form of instructional technology in teaching must begin with goals for the learner.