On-Line at DePaul:

A word about DePaul On-line and the Internet: The Master's program does not at this time require students to establish and maintain an account on DePaul On-line or another Internet service. It should be clear however that having such a connection to the Internet could help you meet other objectives which are required by the program, most importantly that of collaborative learning and active membership in a learning community.

An Internet discussion group has been established for those clusters engaged in the Liberal Learning Colloquia. Some of the ways in which a discussion group could be used include:

Sending and receiving E-mail messages and drafts of written work; this could be especially helpful in coordinating collaborative presentations or projects;
Raising questions outside of class or continuing in-class conversations that may have been cut short by the logistics of time;
Obtaining notes, copies of handouts, etc. when you have missed a class;
Sharing ideas and resources, including interesting readings, possible PA candidates, and outside assessors for individual projects;
Brainstorming ideas among colleagues or soliciting feedback from them; and
Communicating shared concerns or questions directly to the program through your Academic Mentor.

Obviously, the Internet is an incredible wealth of potential information, ideas, and contacts which could be helpful to you and others as you move through your graduate work. As a graduate student at DePaul, you are welcome to use the computer laboratories to gain such access, although E-mail cannot be accessed from the labs. While such access would undoubtedly be helpful as you think, research, read, and write, it is by no means required; you will not be assessed differently because your research did not include use of the Internet.

Please see the attachment for information about how to get on the "Net" through DePaul.