Comment on Mae Dorado's post: I agree that building is important. I do not  want to be seen as just doing my job, I would like to be seen as trustworthy and supporting.

Comment on Clifford Vaught's post: and they are easy to adapt.

Comment on Jennifer Williams's post: Looking back, I don't self disclose too much, but it will now be a option that I will entertain.

It takes more than a mere email to connect with a student.  Care has to be given with a email to ensure that one is acknowledging the student by name and acknowledge their emotions.  Read carefully and read between the lines. I have to acknowledge their concern. Going forward, I  will surely use emojis within my emails.  I liked the response sequence as well. 

I know that my communication with my students will be enhanced from reading this module.

Comment on Meri Torres's post: I agree that navigation is key!

In most cases when technology we can see if there is some point of understanding existing for the student, and we can ask a question that would verify it and have a instant response.

Technology plays a large role in student learning and communications, which makes it easier for students to use their phone and ipads for learning.  Some students have a cell phone, or a ipad, or both.  Communication through technology is more effective than a email,  due to it being more personal, and less room for miscommunication.

I think when students are really engaged they can excel,  with the proper time management skills.

You have to be committed to online teaching because some students feel that it's a slack day, so I call upon my students often and remind them that it's a interactive class.

I would agree that faculty has a role to play in the students decision to leave or stay.  The faculty sets the tone.