It is important to establish a presence in the online course. You need to give regular and consisten feedback. Students need to know where they are. If a student sends a private message the teacher needs to give a prompt answer, within 24 hours. Without the face to face interactions students need additional support. 

THe online instructor needs to be present in the online forum. Teachers need to limit distrations around them as they lead their online class. Time management needs to be worked out and a schedule set. 

Organizationa and the management of work load are key componets to online instruction. It is important to be organized and to manage your time and responsibilies.

There are 7 principals for learning that are important for online learning. When teachers follow these their students benefit. 

Using a variety of technology is best to help students. STudents need to become familiar with the technonogy to be sucessful. 

Being clear with expectations and guidelines is important with online courses. Students need to be clearn on their expectations. Becoming a digital citizen is important. 

I learned that time management is very important with an online course as it takes additional time to complete as compared to a F2F class. Also, it is imporant to know the needs of the students and what accommodations are needed for students. 

Communication is very important with online learning. Teachers should use a rubric to help them evaluate student communication. 

Different age groups communicate differently. Students need clear guidelines for communication to make it more uniform for all. 

Communication is key to keep connected with students and on top of everything. Students need directions and expectations for their communication.