Since I appreciate directness in communication, I can be overly blunt and will experiment with some of the communication and bracketing techniques mentioned in this training to help soften tough conversations.

Familiarizing and humanizing yourself to your students is a useful if not crucial first step in the online learning environment and technology can help that with introductory videos

Online learning is vastly different from traditional learning and should be treated as such.

Creating strong relationships with students has a direct correlation with their success

Conventional learning techniques can be adjusted to still be useful in online learning forums in addition to the novel techniques available

Smart and motivated students can struggle with technical skills in an online learning forum, so tech support is key for success of all students.

Constructive feedback is so crucial for developing students' non-technical skills

People do not always (or even usually) match their online persona, as they may be far more expressive in an online forum and reserved in person or vice versa

Critical thinking is one of the most challenging skills for learners to master, so active learning techniques must be engaged to promote this

Technology is amazing! The different media options now are endless and give students a chance to participate in new and exciting ways.