contact the students often and communication on both parties is important   

How much social media plays a big part in learning .  

Establishing  guidelines for methods of communication is important, S2I, I2S, S2S. using email, text, and informing students the time frame  to expect a reply to these communication...

Require students to post questions and answers to a Frequently Asked  Questions (FAQ) discussion board Check email ...

Lacking nonverbal cues, online communication presents unique challenges for instructors and support staff when interacting with their students.  It is important to always be positive, use...

Technology is essentially the backbone of online learning.  I recall the days of distance learning before the internet when it was conducted using snail mail and video tapes as the instructional...

 Regular communication with the student from the time they submit an inquiry about their program of study to the time they graduate is important.  Students need to feel safe to ask...

Student retention is about relationships between the faculty and staff and the learner.  It is about providing an adequate support network in which the student knows they are cared for and that...

Interaction in post and discussion as it relates to the course are reflective to the student and help guide them through the course. Be concise with bites of information giving realistic timelines...

communication