Presents ideas for increasing the level of student interaction in "tele-teaching" (distance learning) courses. Highlights include icebreakers; daily activities for review or class preparation; student-centered activities to replace lectures; and handouts incorporating interactive learning. (AEF)

Describes local networking approaches that encourage student interaction and better information access for the school community, while maintaining security measures. Discusses computer-supported collaborative work, simultaneous online discussion, educator support and curriculum development, courses on the Internet, and implementation. (AEF)