Setting clear learning goals helps students present a compelling career vision and align their aspirations with job opportunities. 

I want my students to understand the real world implications for their chosen career and give them clear learning goals so that they can have more control over their learning. They will gain a sense of ownership over their educational journey and are more likely to achieve the success they want.

Providing clear learning goals for the course you are teaching is linked to increased motivation and engagement by the student. 

Effective and timely communications between instructors and students is crucial in creating a positive environment for online learning. This will help to build a sense of community and increase student engagement.

It is important to use differentiated instruction and design activities that will reach students in all generational groups because they all have different communication styles. 

The first step in managing the communication process is to develop guidelines and a communication code of conduct. It is important to choose the appropriate method and to be consistent and timely with all communications.

It is important to asses the effectiveness of technology tools by obtaining feedback from the students. You may need to change the methods you use to improve student outcomes.

I have learned that students are more likely to engage in learning when implementing strategies that offer them choice and ownership over their learning process. I will have students create personalized learning goals to make content feel more individualized.

I have learned that students who feel like they are in a safe environment are more likely to engage in learning by asking questions, and not being afraid of making mistakes.