1 to many information dissemination (lecture)

Distance sharing of information (text, graphics, sound, video)

Many to Many Discussions

Permanent record of Discusions and Lectures (Logs)

Multiple one to one as well as group discusions

Multitasking with other tools (Browsers, IITV, etc.)

Interactions with both imediate response and delayed response for thought

Capacity to hold and train for multi-level/task thought

Integration of sound (and video) with discussions