Being present and focused on positive effects on others is rewarding in itself.

Maintaining a positive attitude and recognizing positive attributes in others creates an environment ripe for productivity and is key to team-building.

Asynchronous discussions allow for more reflection and perhaps more participation results. Synchronous discussions allow students social time to compare notes with each other.

Building the foundation for a successful On-Line course begins in creating a relationship with the students by letting them know who I am through my resume and course-related anecdotes from my life as well as getting to know who they are by requesting their biographies and finding each students' special needs.

Creating an intuitively structured Course Management System that presents clearly defined learning outcomes is the first step in producing a successful On-Line course.