Problem Definition
*Learning needs and preferences of students should drive any instructional innovation, not only because of hoped for learning improvements, but also due to the likelihood of greater adoption of new technology.
*Some suggestions came by way of a student wish list, such as making any course-related information available on a 24/7 basis: course syllabus, assignment descriptions, etc.
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*With their great interest in the Internet and their rich social connections, students appeared to be able to access the Internet from several locations: at home, in their dorms, in labs on campus, at work, with friends, or at other public access locations such as libraries.
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*The only condition I was given for their collective involvement in this technology innovation was that no learning activity via the Internet should be required.