From: utzoo!decvax!wivax!gerhart
Newsgroups: net.books
Title: Re: Announcing net.books
Article-I.D.: wivax.8311
Posted: Wed Feb 23 08:58:10 1983
Received: Thu Feb 24 02:42:36 1983
References: ihnp4.192


I'm about to start an "electronic correspondence course" offered over
EIES, the network upon which THE NETWORK NATION and COMPUTER-MEDIATED
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (Kerr and Hiltz, Academic Press) is based. The
course is "technological forecasting" (for beginners) and is to be
conducted via the conferencing and other mechanisms of EIES. Other
courses include microcomputers, management and leadership, and the
network nation subject itself. Content should be the equivalent of a
4 day seminar and there is a required book.

These courses appear to be an interesting experiment integrating networking
and education. New Jersey Institute of Technology offers the courses through
its continuing education program and the cost per course is in the $500-700
range, including EIES membership but excluding connections to TeleNet.

I have three reasons for taking the course: experience with EIES software
and procedures, exposure to EIES mileau, and the topic itself. I'll be
happy to report my experience relative to the descriptions in the books
and articles. If anyone else is interested, or participating, please
contact me.

Susan Gerhart, Wang Institute of Graduate Studies
decvax!wivax!gerhart
gerhart.wang-inst@udel-relay