Although the importance of incorporating interpersonal skills courses into the management curriculum has been well documented, the use of electronic learning resources in behavioral science courses is in its infancy. This article describes the introduction of and student response toWeb-enhanced instruction in an Interpersonal Skills course required of Xavier UniversityMBA students. It provides a guide to specific Web self-assessment instruments, suggests assignments that integrate online tools with other course pedagogies, includes examples of Web-driven in-class interactive activities and out-of-class reflective activities, presents a model of key implementation and pedagogical factors, and discusses implications to consider in using online assessments.
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