Chuck DuPont

I like the idea of giving students multiple way to communicate.  Both with a forum and a chat as well.  Email can be used for more one on one.  I will also set up a one on one zoom sessions as well if the students want to communicate on a one-on one or small group session.

I thought this unit was good in explaining the difference between synchronis and Asnchronis discussions and the need and use for both.  But the explainanation on why to use Asnchronisis to teach content was extremely helpful.

I really like the idea of getting the profile from each stusdents to try and get common ground.  I feel it is important to try and make distant learning personal and this practice will go a long way in setting that relationship off to a positive learning experience.

I feel that the section was good on focusing on all the litle things that must be considered when teaching online.  Often the little things will get overlooked and thus causing confusion with the students.  This confusion could cause the students to lose focus going forward or possiably considering challenging the teachers expertise on thge subject matter.  Feeling the teacher is unprepared.