Using blogging in the online course could allow an area for students express themselves and explore  topics 

this course gave me an idea to think about setting exact times throughout class for micro posts rather than just 1 pr 2 per class.

Rubrics are important tools to evaluating students so that’s why it is important to stay flexible on what style rubric your going to use.

To use social media to their advantage  but to be careful about what they post and who they interact with.

Learning how to be a well rounded online instructor will make the students ability to complete a course more effectively.

When learning the difference between synchronous and asynchronous it is important to facilitate student participation and guidance to use the available tools.

By using personal experiences when connecting with students, it builds the students trust and confidence in their instructor. 

I learned that it is vital to familiarize yourself with your CMS as online educator so you can actively assist students. While knowing information from your own studies, it is helpful to regularly review the curriculum as it allows the educator to affectively deliver information in ways students will relate.