For a successful online experience the student as well as the instructor, should have basic computer skills. Since different institutions uses different platforms. There should be some raining on have to be successful using the LMS before the course starts.

This course has helped me to bring more technology into a electrical program to update new models of motorcycles.

There is a need now more than ever for authentic assessments--we do not just want students to know the content of the disciplines when they graduate. We, of course, want them to be able to use the acquired knowledge and skills in the real world. Many professions require some direct demonstration of relevant skills before someone can be employed in that field--for example, doctors, electricians, teachers, actors and others must demonstrate their skills to do their job!

I believe that to use project-based learning effectively, teachers must fully understand the concepts embedded in their projects and be able to model thinking and problem-solving strategies that reflect real-world problems and situations. It allows students to take ownership of their work--because they have greater control over what and how they learn, students often feel more invested and responsible for their work. This type of learning also makes it easier for students to learn at a pace that’s comfortable for them.

Today’s teachers face many challenges in the classroom. We live in an era where schools are accountable for the learning of all students (regardless of their background). Teachers are expected to provide a rigorous and relevant core program while also providing supplemental and intensive levels of support for students whose needs are not being met by core. This includes students who are struggling to meet minimum competencies as well as students who have instructional needs that extend beyond grade level expectations. To ensure that all students are receiving the instruction they need to be successful, it is important to consider the research and best practice regarding teaching for learner differences.

In my courses, this has been an essential part for maintaining active learning and student participation especially with students with special needs. In particular, I've used concepts maps and have lend feedback that relates to improvement. Instructors need to allow student to make personal meaning of their experiences and develop a further understanding of concepts.

I have taught online classes where students prepared marketing and business plans. Each week, they would prepare different portions of the plans, and each week I made individual and thorough comments regarding such, and checked the following week to see if my corrections and comments were incorporated in the plan. Very time consuming. Therefore, I can see why instructors shy away from portfolios and projects.

I have used white boards while lecturing and have been able to print out the notes from the white board and provide them to students. This has been useful because when reviewing concepts using the white board, students often understand the notes and explanations written on the board better than those in the book or in the lecture notes. Providing them with print outs of the information also lessens the amount of time they spend taking notes and redirects their attention to the topic being discussed.

It is true that many of those who take classes online use various online tools and are comfortable with them. However, I am now frequently encountering students who are going to school online because they cannot find time to do so on-ground, and they barely know how to save a computer file,perform tasks on computers one way, and do not understand simple functions such as uploading a document to the drop box, attaching a document to an email, chatting or instant messaging. Does anyone know best practices for getting these students where they need to be without scaring them off or overwhelming them?

With so many additional online tools to help facilitate online learning and hybrid learning and with greater awareness of the present generations regarding such, there are so many choices to help instructors better facilitate classes. I teach for more than one school and find that often the tools available in classrooms may need to be supplemented with adding learning tools that help students to learn. I think this is important when considering online learning.

I think it is important to provide the students the tools they need for success.

One of the most common reasons a test or assignment is missed is due to the internet. Some students wait until the last minute to complete work and if the internet fails, they miss the deadline. With some students this seems to be an ongoing problem. What solutions would you offer those students?

I really like the idea of the holistic approach. It really helps me understand my students' needs when I know a little something about what they are going through. Unfortunately, not all students will come out and discuss their issues with instructors. What type of questions do you feel are appropriate when attempting to reach out to failing students yet not crossing that line of privacy?

In one of my classes I teach a software program used for medical billing and coding. Some students have technical issues with this program. I have them contact technical support at our school, then the issue gets resolved, but in the meantime, the clock is ticking and students sometimes are late with their work because of this. What do you suggest I offer my students to overcome the technical issues (most are due because they don't follow instructions)?

Many of my students are limited when it comes to live labs because of the limited minutes on their phones. They miss out on valuable interaction with the instructor and classmates. What would you suggest I me to offer my students in lue of the live labs?

Humans are in part visual creatures. Graphics and visual imagery can really help in creating a good intellectual interactive environment.

I believe that on line class are good for those of us who work, have kids and have no time for a traditional school. There are far more many people that still want a traditional learning environment, to have interaction with an instructor and pears in a class room setting.

When replying to others, try and think of interesting questions you can ask them. This will help both you and the other person think (and learn!) about the subject you are discussing.

Socratic questions require you to listen very carefully to the other person to help you judge and phrase your question in a helpful, constructive, and hopefully non-confrontational way.

In the forums it will really help to keep your whole posts short and on-topic. Instead of one long rambling post that makes many different points, it may be better to write several shorter ones (they may even belong in separate forums).