The student s access is tracked, timed and recorded by the computer programs and reviewed by the faculty. A faculty member may pull up the records of a student s research or class participation history, and examine what subjects and issues the student has studied, what materials have been obtained and how much time has been devoted to the coursework. In each course, students analyze the assigned reading material through a series of carefully crafted assignments.
Students interact with one another and the faculty through electronic bulletin boards and e-mail.
Assignments are submitted electronically directly to the faculty. Students must have access to the Internet, have familiarity with online research, and meet minimum levels of technical competency. All classes are conducted in English. After reading the materials for a lecture unit, it is time to join the class discussion in the conference classroom. Weekly participation in the electronic classroom is required absent extenuating circumstances.