<p>Sarah,</p> <p>I also use a multitude of methods to communicate with my online students.&nbsp; I email them and post announcements on a weekly basis.&nbsp; I also utilized email, instant message and text as well as the chat room.&nbsp; It can be difficult getting in contact with students but we try.&nbsp; I do feel that some students may feel intimidated when it comes to asking questions or asking for help.&nbsp; I try to be encouraging when I communicating with them.&nbsp; I want them to know that I am here to help and that they do not have to wait for office hours to communicate with me.&nbsp; I encourage them to ask questions as well.&nbsp; This seems to help.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Afrodite Tsiakopoulos</p>