Paulette Lewis

I found it interesting that many of the online student negative behaviors are much like traditional classrooms.  It is important to recognize the style of the learner in order to reach them and not alienate the learner from the course.  I think the constant communication and record keeping is something that I will have to pay close attention to, but it is very important to have a record of student progress as well as your efforts to assist them.

It is better to use asynchronous discussions for core course content.  It allows for better participation.

I think it is important to build rapport with online students as you would in a regular classroom setting.  Posting a short biography of yourself and requiring students to post a biography is a great way to begin establishing that rapport.

It is important for the instructor to understand the course platform to create an active learning environment.