I am curious how people help students who are affected by the recession and, as such, have to work multiple jobs, thereby becoming unable to fulfill their requirements for the class. I have offered plenty of encouragement, extensions, and, in some cases, help. However, sometimes students fall so behind that they drop out. What can I do to prevent this from happening?

As an online instructor, I have realized that the number and types of complaints from older students vary from students who are much younger. I didn't realize that the huge difference until I started taking ED102. I am wondering how I can please both students without making it seem like I am unfair.

I am interested in learning how instructors vary their teaching styles in one lesson particularly online to reach as many students as possible.

No matter how detailed that I often make my syllabus or assignment, students often have questions. I understand some instructors require their students to sign them to make sure they read them. However, I have heard that students are offended by this. I am curious what you have done to make sure students are clear about your expectations, requirements, and policies?

I am curious to find out what kinds of supplemental materials instructors have developed or acquired for their courses.

Though I may get mostly positive feedback, I always get the occasional one or two students who have issues with the class and/or my instruction. What do you think is the best way to address this? I have heard that this may be happening more now, because students are going through a lot of stress in this struggling economy.