While obtaining my Master's in Business Online, there was not a "crash course" in how to use the system. However, the school did send a CD ROM which contained the tutorial on how to use its BlackBoard system. This did help to make it easy for me. However, there are still a percentage (a small % even) that still tend to suffer when there is not anyone there to physically guide them. Maybe it's hard for them to instruct themselves or they may feel intimidated by computers. Q: What are some ways that you use to continuously motivate students in… >>>

As a recent online graduate, I found working with groups and corresponding electronically had many advantages. Because many of us were in different time zones, we found it helpful to post the times we would be online. This allowed for those who could "chime in" to do so. Another advantage was we worked together to divide up sub assignments for group assignments and assigned a specific time in which we were to have our individual contributions in. This constant logging in allowed our instructor to see who was really participating and who was not. Third, I learned how to work… >>>

One thing that I notice in my traditional classroom setting is that most students, even adult learners have what it takes to acquire a certain set of skills, provided that they are well explained by the instructor. What some lack, in regards to adult learners, is computer literacy. Therefore, I am willing to say, that any course can be taught online. The problem will lie in the students' ability to navigate through the computer learning fields. Some students will probably prefer to have a physical person present to help them when they come to a crossroad. Others, who are computer… >>>