With online learning emails, posts, and other written communication is the best way to assess students levels of understanding and engagement.

It is important to use multiple communication tools in an online course. Asynchronous communication where the receiver of communication engages with the communication at their convenience and synchronous communication where the receiver and sender are present on line but may be in different location.

A non tech skills to help online learners is to help them understand why the content is important to learn and that you care about the student's achievement of the learning outcomes.

Effective time management is essential for both student and instructor during an online course. Online learners must be independent or acquire independent study skills because there is less structure than in person brick and mortar course. 

The Role of Technology I Origin: EL 201

This module informs us about the various forms of communication, such as instant live chats in virtual classes. Many forms of communication on a desktop, laptop, iPad, and/or cellphone. The variety of options is sure to suit the virtual student. Sometimes students take a collaborative approach in the virtual classes I have instructed. Some students use their iPad to interact in class discussions, and a laptop to be on camera. 

Continue to foster a postitive learning enviornment by promoting more social interactions, provide timely and constructive feedback, connect learning to real world experiences and show enthusiam for teaching the subject matter. 

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identifying special needs is crucial

One of the ultimate goals of effectively designed online programs from a teaching perspective should be to assess learning. As students communicate and complete assignments/projects, they must understand how they will be assessed. Criteria must be used as the basis of a framework for measuring growth in the learning process. To effectively complete assessments, rubrics are a key component.

A rubric is simply an assessment tool. Many are provided online or can be developed online through websites such as Rubistar. Rubrics should include a set of criteria that connect to specific outcomes/objectives of the course or assignment. Rubrics allow for… >>>