Computer-based Presentations Presentations that allow color, still, and moving images can be effective in enhancing class instruction and other formal talks. Software available to develop presentations include Astound, Corel Presentations, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Course Review Sessions Review sessions for K-State classes are provided via TV on a regular basis by the Regents Educational Communications Center. These one-way viewing sessions originate from an electronic classroom equipped with cameras, overheads, PCs, Macs, and the ability to show slides, films, and videos. The PCs and Macs are similar to those in the technology classrooms and enable the use of ZIP disks, CD-ROMs, and DVDs.
Students can interact with the instructor by telephoning in their questions and comments.
A link with the local cable company allows cable subscribers anywhere in Manhattan to watch the review sessions over Channel 19. Many of the review sessions are also put on tape, for checkout from the department or the library. The service, primarily reserved for large-enrollment courses, is provided at no cost to the department or college, and is subject to Cable 19 schedule availability. Electronic Mail E-mail is like having a personal electronic mailbox on a central computer system, where messages can be sent and retrieved when convenient. K-State joined the Internet2 Project as a charter member in January 1997.