Stephen returned to his room and logged on to his workstation. Well, actually he just said 'good morning', the audio analysis software recognised his voice pattern. Immediately the screen came alive and his planned schedule for the day was displayed. His attention was drawn to the highlighted `live lecture' that was being given at 11.15 a.m.. Live lectures had become very popular with students again, especially those given by true `performers'. Stephen was also reminded that he had requested access to the next module of his ancient history unit. He was following this subject via a course presented from material prepared by the staff at the British Museum. Modularisation of courses had eventually come into force in a way that really worked. The first try was fairly hopeless, even departments in the same college could not manage to be consistent in the way they assessed and credited work. Eventually Brussels had encouraged all of Europe to consider a new scheme. Students now selected their colleges on new criteria and studied material both locally and via the networks from other institutions. Aberystwyth had done well in this marketplace. The environment in Rural Mid Wales was still amongst the most pleasant in Europe, although it still rained a lot! The college had been most progressive in it's use of Information Technology, Telecommunications and Broadcasting having followed the guidelines recommended by it's network planning group back in 1993. The group still existed and met on a bi-monthly basis to assess progress and new developments.