For this discussion, I would like you to respond to the following question, providing examples of how you would resolve the problem:  Students have complained that online classes (asynchronous) do not involve the opportunity to ask questions and get quick responses from instructors the way they would in a face-to-face or a synchronous class.  I have seen some courses include an "ask the teacher" open discussion post available for students, but this doesn't provide the spontaneous Q and A I think that they are looking for.  I have created a Zoom hour for some of my classes, but these have been set as a once per week opportunity, and while it gets some student participation, it has been hit or miss.  So here's the question:  Is there a method you use or have heard of that would resolve the student's need for Q and A time with the instructor that can mimic the spontaneity of a face to face classroom?  Please provide examples.

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Touch points in a static class really seem to enhance a course even when it is asynchronous.

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Online education uses digital tools to achieve the teaching and learning process, creates a virtual environment to facilitate communication between students and teachers, which is why online education encourages interaction and the creation of collaborative and feedback ties. with the purpose of sharing and building knowledge. On the other hand, we must guarantee quality so that the learning process is effective.

Should college classes eliminate letter grades and only submit pass or fail?

It is important to share information with students that they can apply to real life experiene as well as information that they can connect with.

Tell me what you expect out of an online course.

We sometimes forget that students come from different environments; therefore, it is important as instructors to design the courses accordingly.

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Is there anyone here that includes live sessions in their online teaching?

It is very difficult to find effective software for online learning.  Some very repected companies just put out software that is an image of the textbook that reads the words aloud and moves the graphics around in a very crude manner.  Is there a location or a blog where people post virtual learning activities that are actually worth the money, or even free?

This section of content is a great guideline to follow to ensure that online learning is engaging and organized for all students to access.  Structural integrity is important for students to navigate the current chapter and associated resources without having to use additional time searching for assignments and guessing what icon to click on. Once the educator sets up their course content in a user friendly and organized way, students learn how to access the informaiton by taking well thought out steps to reach their destination. 

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