Professionalism is important for students because it fosters a strong work ethic, effective communication, and a positive reputation, all of which are essential for success in academic and future career endeavors.

Students need to understand the importance of technology in business because it drives innovation, enhances efficiency, and is essential for staying competitive in a rapidly evolving global market.

Effective teamwork in the classroom fosters collaboration, enhances problem-solving skills, and promotes a sense of shared responsibility among students.

Critical thinking is a critical skill for students to help with independent learning and engagement in the classroom, which are essential in academic success. It involves the ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to make well-informed decisions, solve problems, and develop a deeper understanding of course material

I am excited to learn about Merlot as I have not heard about this and look forward to learning more about it and exploring the resources.

I agree with the 7 principles and find that students struggle more with there is not clear or frequent communication from an online course faculty member. Clear and timely communication is key with an online course.

I love to engage my online students and find that if I share videos or lectures and then create discussions around the reflection of the content in the video or lecture the students engage more with the content.

I have been teaching asynchronous online classes for years and follow many of the elements listed and find that my students enjoy the flexibility while maintaining a routine and set expectations per week.

Instructors should always understanding the policies and procedures of the institution and ensure they are following best practices in an online classroom to help create student success.

Again with the implementation of AI being responsible digital citizens is more important than ever, in my opinion.