Implementation of Internet based courses in computer information systems at Milwaukee Area Technical College

Abstract

Students in the Computer Information Systems (CIS) program at Milwaukee Area Technical College were studied to determine whether there was interest in expanding the offerings of that department to include distance education courses, specifically offered via the Internet. Students were chosen from several advanced courses in the CIS curriculum and to give their opinions on their past experience with distance education via the Internet, as well as preferences for other courses they would like to see offered in that venue. Results of the study showed demand for more online courses, but that any online courses, as well as instructor-led courses, needed updating to include state-of-the-art technologies and other refinements.