Emails are very important to manage online learning. 

Asynchronous learning can be an extremely effecting learning method. 

Getting to know students and build rapport with them is important for online learning. 

Preparing as a teacher is key to learner's outcomes. 

Getting to know your students and allowing them to get to know you, will provide a safe place and better help you to educate them and understand the different learning needs

Knowing how to navigate the technology is just important, as being educated, on what you are teaching. You need to be educated in what you are teaching, to interact with your students, and help them understand.

I especially liked the scaffold analogy of building a framework of learning that we can hang the important principles on.

In an online learning environment, students feel supported with clear communication, timely, encouraging feedback, accessible instructor presence and a structured CMS.

Projecting my presence online means being visible, communicative, enthusiastic, and respectfully in charge. It's about actively showing up as the guide and making my role clear and supportive.

I learned that with online learning, email will be more than likely the most used way of communication, and being and keeping up with that will is effective for productive communication.