one way to keep a student engage is networking. It is another way student can easily retain information because they are always on social media.

It is encourage to have good communication with the students. Communication is an essential component for success in the online environment.

online students need as much attention than the face to face students.

Communication can be assessed in a class. You can evaluate grammar, timeliness, relevance, justification, netiquette, and contribution. The instructor's guidelines need to be simple and clear.

Faculty have a huge responsibility in making sure their online students are successful. Not everyone learns the same way so different techniques should be used. If a student quits communicating with you reach out. They may have misunderstood something.

This approach is an effective way to fully engage in developing the skills needed to enhance the online learning environment in distance education. It highlights how intentional effort and practice are required to create meaningful and productive learning experiences.

At the same time, it acknowledges a real challenge—keeping students engaged in an online setting can be difficult. Without face-to-face interaction, instructors must be more deliberate in how they design activities, communicate, and build connections.

These takeaways provide practical guidance for improving the overall experience, emphasizing the importance of engagement, organization, and adaptability. By applying these strategies, instructors can create a… >>>

This highlighted the importance of maintaining respectful, clear, and consistent communication in an online environment. Establishing expectations early and modeling professional behavior fosters a positive atmosphere where students feel comfortable participating and engaging. I plan to apply these principles by being intentional with my tone, providing clear guidelines, and addressing misunderstandings promptly to ensure communication remains respectful and effective.

I will take the time when I respond by email and follow some of the writing strategies listed here. 

Creating a welcome video is a great start to a class -and one I will try next!

I will try to engage students more during lecture and also keep promoting an "open door policy" to reach out and communicate with me should there be confusion towards course material.