Leslie Waddell

Online learning can be a challenge for both the student and the instructor. Continuous communication is key to maintaining successful students.

The online learning environment presents many challenges when effectively communicating with students. However, the modern learner engages all aspects of life using online methods. While these modern learners are acclimated to this, it still presents many challenges to overcome. Meaningful contact during online courses requires instructors to rethink the way they communicate.

The connection between the instructor and the student is vital to student retention and creating a excellent learning environment.

Emphasize the importance of being prepared for learning. Allow adequate time to study and review. Prepare the students to organize and time management to succeed.

Students are expected to come with some technical skills. Using the tools available to us, we have many ways of communicating with our students.

Preparing students to become good online citizens is essential to the integrity of their program. Communicating clearly defined expectations ensures a clear understanding of what is expected.

Preparing students for online learning requires learning the students individual learning style. Students that are introverts should be identified as to not loose this student in a class of extroverts.