Students taking biology and English reported having listservs for class. Chemistry students indicated many assignments were available only in web-based format. An English 151 student created a webpage to fulfill a class requirement. Computer science and engineering students indicated using the SCE computer to access departmental resources like servers, print sharing, and software. Using the Internet for research is also common.
Students report success accessing university library resources to do online searches.
Students particularly appreciate full-text materials that include images. Popular web search engines include Yahoo, AltaVista, and Google. Internet phone, a program that touts free long distance, gets frequent use. One student has a personal newsletter on the web with over 300 subscribers. Students also report having listservs and websites for clubs and organizations.