http://solutions.ist.psu.edu/exchange/community/support/faq/index.html

Using this application, you can search the database to find answers to questions dealing with Online IST courses, Labs, Problems, ANGEL, the syllabus page, and all other topics related to Online IST.

You also have the ability to ask a question by filling out a simple web-based form. Once you ask a question, it is submitted to the Solutions Institute for review. The question will be answered as quickly as possible and then be published, with the corresponding answer, to the FAQ page. You can either check back periodically to see if the question you asked has been answered, or supply us with an email address to have the answer emailed directly to you once the question has been answered.

Please don't hesitate to use the Online IST FAQ page. We receive many questions each semester about Online IST. Instead of answering these questions individually, we can utilize the FAQ page so everyone can benefit and learn from each others' questions.

This year, a new overarching challenge has been created to focus on vehicular computing. Student teams will be asked to envision the car of the future and the information technology/systems that could be integrated in order to create an intelligent vehicle. Information systems are fast becoming an integral part of our transportation vehicles. For example, GPS systems guide navigation and embedded systems control the vehicle's performance. In the coming years, computer-based systems will become even more important allowing for mobile commerce, communication, and diagnostics. There are areas for concern, however. The laws associated with using these systems, the privacy issues surrounding "advertising delivered to your car," and the interfaces that allow safe use must all be considered. Teams will use the Online IST curriculum to investigate mobile and vehicular computing, as well as prototype and market their solution to a board of experts.

It promises to be an exciting five weeks with students feverishly researching, designing, and marketing their solutions. If you are interested in learning more about the integrated curriculum, please contact me at kristin@ist.psu.edu.

No need to worry though, if you have grown to love navigating the Online IST courseware through the traditional flash-based course content interface that will still be available as well.

Look for the new Online IST Course Content Interface this fall.

To take a sneak peak at the new Online IST course interface, visit the link below.

The proposal for consideration was written and visually designed by a small team within the Institute and focused largely on innovations related to Online IST. Look for national and local press releases about this award very soon!