helps to learn the real difference in asynchronous and synchronous discussions

Comment on Christina King's post: That's some great insight. Thank you for helping me understand this better.

I see the importance of providing encouraging feedback, and also the importance of correction in a pleasant tone so as to not offend the reader.

how to best intro to the students and develop relationships with them

Consistency is a tool for success. Designing modules that look the same reduces navigation issues and creates expectations for their course workflow.

Learning about the CMS and how to properly use it

Problem-based active learning strategies can help students in their online courses by helping them to building their critical thinking skills.  The use of problem-based learning strategies by online instructors can help students to understanding how to apply their knowledge to real-life scenarios and to also help them reflect upon that knowledge through peer reflection of themselves and each other.

I currently feel overwhelmed with online teaching and feel that I will be uneasy at first with using active learning techniques.  I feel this module will help me to have clear communication with my students and to also be the facilitator over my online classroom.

It is important to identify how students engage in the learning environment. Noisy and disruptive learners can derail discussions and learning of others, while intimidators will consume the instructor's time to achieve their personal learning goals at the expense of others. The key to recognize and intervene early for the sake of the student and their colleagues. 

It's about using the right style, asynchronous or synchronous for the group involved. Learning where each student is at in terms of their approach to learning - ei. Avoidant, Competitive, Dependent etc. is key to elevating the learner's ability to engage and learn.