Reness and all-

I have also found that as faculty for this environment, it is important to be accessible to the learners and to provide them with early feedback on their progress.  In addition, collaborative assignments have worked well when learners are provided with adequate tools to accomplish their work.  These include a discussion forums, ease of communication with both faculty and other learners, and early and frequent feedback on their progress.  By utilizing these tools, it is possible to create a learning environment that is intensive and comprehensive while at the same time providing the learning within an accelerated… >>>

I find the course helpful.

The most important factor is that teaching online allows for diversity of the students backgrounds. In the online environment faculty deal with students with some life experiences under their belt and they love to bring those out with a little encouragement from me. Hearing those students share that is invaluable in validating the material we are covering.

Besides the diversity of the students backgrounds, There is maturity. Teaching college students is ideal because their maturity allows them to desire information that exceeds the classroom. I realize that my students will soon be colleagues in the… >>>

I find the course helpful.

The most important factor is that teaching online allows for diversity of the students backgrounds. In the online environment faculty deal with students with some life experiences under their belt and they love to bring those out with a little encouragement from me. Hearing those students share that is invaluable in validating the material we are covering.

Besides the diversity of the students backgrounds, There is maturity. Teaching college students is ideal because their maturity allows them to desire information that exceeds the classroom. I realize that my students will soon be colleagues in the… >>>