Gioconda Garcia Santamaria

Basic use of relational writing to create a rapport environment and improve retention rate. The sequence of the response to regulate student’s emotions to a logical decision-making.

Technology trends in education facilitate education and provide means for retention. Early warnings and detection of low performance could be corrected by immediate feedback. Technology-mediated communication facilitates relationships providing stereotyping-free environments. Online education will continue growing.

Comment on DR. ALLISON LEGGETT's post: Developing competencies is a key factor for student success. Online students benefit from discussion activities (blogs). Strong literacy for critical thinking and the ability to communicate effectively will develop communication skills and self-advocacy.

Issues related to diversity in knowledge, lack of motivation, low attendance rates, and poor study habits reduce the retention rate. The culture of helpfulness could encourage scholars to continue in class. Organizational skills and repetitive activities may contribute to good habits and excellence. Remind them of Aristotle’s philosophy “We are what repeatedly do” and “Excellence is not an act, but a habit”.