Kaitie Keen

Online instructors do not have an "easier" job, in fact it can be more challenging to engage students without face to face interactions

Online learning is uniquely challenging but provides unique opportunities to engage students

I like the terminology of "competing responsibilities" for students that have valid external factors that impact their online learning

Implications for synchronous vs asynchronous discussions were enlightening

It can be difficult to connect with students in an online environment so instructors must make a special effort to know the individuals on the other side of the keyboard and be very accessible about their qualifications, expectations and experience to show more personality.

Online learning is uniquely challenging but does naturally accommodate learners that learn more by doing.

15 minute mini-lectures may be more valuable to the students than an uninterrupted long lecture.

Knowing students names is valuable and helps create relationships that improve their overall learning experience.

In my first round of teaching my course knowing the textbook inside and out has been crucial to understanding what material to prioritize.

Professionalism can manifest different ways from your expertise to your appearance to your interactions with your students.