I learned some ways of dealing with conflict in an online course. Also, I need to remember some students are busy and easily overwhelmed. I think, no, I'm sure, this class has helped. I would recommend it.

Interestingly, the section I just finished is on postings. There isn't really interaction with other posters here. So, to me, its not real, except it gets me thinking about it a little more (i.e. cause its not actually working here). Also, what up with the small print? It makes me feel unimportant ;)

Making it personal helps students (and me) feel more connected. Reaching out regularly is important.

A couple of things came up. One is about navigational simplicity. Some of my students have trouble with it and it helps for me to tell them exactly where to go and/or post it. Of course, I have to know where to go...

The intellectual interaction is interesting. I think some discussion posting assignments do not assess comprehension well, but I think that's on purpose. I suspect these assignments are intended to get students to become involved with the material by relating it to their lives. They may interact with the material in indirect ways sometimes. The course has not… >>>